oliver
word
/ˈɑɫəvɝ/, /ˈɑɫɪvɝ/
OL-i-vur
/ˈɒlɪvə/
OL-i-vuh
Definition
A male first name used in English and many other languages. It refers to a person’s name, not a general object or action.
Usage & Nuances
Used as a proper noun, so it is normally capitalized as 'Oliver'. In speech and writing, it often appears when addressing someone directly or identifying a specific person.
Spanish: Oliver (nombre propio)Portuguese (BR): Oliver (nome próprio)Portuguese (PT): Oliver (nome próprio)Chinese (Simplified): 奥利弗Chinese (Traditional): 奧利佛Hindi: ओलिवरArabic: أوليفرBengali: অলিভারRussian: ОливерJapanese: オリバーVietnamese: OliverKorean: 올리버Turkish: OliverUrdu: اولیورIndonesian: Oliver
Example Sentences
Oliver is my brother.
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I saw Oliver at school today.
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Oliver likes soccer.
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Can you ask Oliver if he's coming with us?
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I ran into Oliver at the coffee shop this morning.
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Tell Oliver not to wait for me.
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