names
word · lemma: name
/ˈneɪmz/
naymz
/nˈeɪmz/
naymz
Definition
Words that people, places, or things are called. A name identifies someone or something and lets us refer to them specifically.
Usage & Nuances
Usually the plural of 'name'. Common patterns: 'first names', 'full names', 'by name', 'call someone names' (insult them). 'Name' can also mean reputation in phrases like 'make a name for yourself', but 'names' most often refers to actual words people or things are called.
Spanish: nombresPortuguese (BR): nomesPortuguese (PT): nomesChinese (Simplified): 名字 - 名称Chinese (Traditional): 名字 - 名稱Hindi: नामArabic: أسماءBengali: নামসমূহ - নামগুলিRussian: именаJapanese: 名前（なまえ）Vietnamese: tênKorean: 이름들Turkish: isimlerUrdu: نامIndonesian: nama-nama
Example Sentences
I wrote the students' names on the board.
basic
Their names are Anna and Luis.
basic
Some flower names are hard to remember.
basic
I’m terrible with names, so remind me again?
natural
The guest list has a few names I don’t recognize.
natural
Don’t call each other names just because you’re angry.
natural