poe
word
/ˈpoʊ/
poh
/pˈəʊ/
poh
Definition
'Poe' usually refers to Edgar Allan Poe, a famous American writer known for his poems and mysterious stories. It can also be a surname.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to Edgar Allan Poe in literature or popular culture. When used as a surname, it's pronounced with a long 'o' sound (like 'go'). Not to be confused with 'poet' or 'poor.'
Spanish: PoePortuguese (BR): PoePortuguese (PT): PoeChinese (Simplified): 坡 (Poe, 爱伦·坡)Chinese (Traditional): 坡 (Poe, 愛倫·坡)Hindi: पो (Poe)Arabic: بو (Poe)Bengali: পো (নামের উচ্চারণ) - এডগার অ্যালান পোRussian: По (фамилия) - Эдгар Аллан ПоJapanese: ポー（姓） - エドガー・アラン・ポーVietnamese: Poe (họ) - Edgar Allan PoeKorean: 포 (성씨) - 에드거 앨런 포Turkish: Poe (soyadı) - Edgar Allan PoeUrdu: پو (خاندانی نام) - ایڈگر ایلن پوIndonesian: Poe (nama keluarga) - Edgar Allan Poe
Example Sentences
Poe wrote many famous poems.
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The book was written by Poe.
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Many people study the works of Poe.
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I love reading horror stories by Poe late at night.
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Did you know Poe also wrote detective stories?
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My friend’s last name is Poe, just like the famous author.
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