roberts
word
/ˈɹɑbɝts/
ROB-urts
/ˈrɒbəts/
ROB-uhts
Definition
Roberts is usually a family name (surname) in English. It is used to identify a person or family, not to describe an action, object, or quality.
Usage & Nuances
Usually capitalized as Roberts because it is a proper noun. It commonly appears after a first name, as in 'Emma Roberts', or in possessive forms like 'the Roberts family' or 'Roberts's office'.
Spanish: Roberts (apellido)Portuguese (BR): Roberts (sobrenome)Portuguese (PT): Roberts (apelido)Chinese (Simplified): 罗伯茨（姓氏）Chinese (Traditional): 羅伯茨（姓氏）Hindi: रॉबर्ट्स (उपनाम)Arabic: روبرتس (اسم عائلة)Bengali: রবার্টসRussian: РобертсJapanese: ロバーツVietnamese: RobertsKorean: 로버츠Turkish: RobertsUrdu: رابرٹسIndonesian: Roberts
Example Sentences
I'll ask Roberts if he's free to join us.
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Mr. Roberts is our math teacher.
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I called Dr. Roberts this morning.
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The Roberts family lives next door.
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Have you heard back from Roberts yet?
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Apparently, Roberts changed his mind at the last minute.
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