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Name: Meaning, Usage, and Common Mistakes (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：identifier (name)

name 🔊

/neɪm/

n., v.

the word or group of words that we use to call or identify a particular person, animal, place, or thing.

Name tag with handwritten name Alex on wooden table

identifier 🔊

➕

/aɪˈdentɪfaɪər/

n., v.

A name is a word or phrase that distinguishes a particular person, animal, place, or thing from others.

📁 Category：Social Roles 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Old English 'nama', akin to Latin 'nomen'.

💡 Mnemonic

Think of 'N-A-M-E' as 'Notify All Makers of Existence' - a name defines what something is.

📖 Example

When I adopted my new puppy, the first thing I did was choose a cute name for her. 🔊 When I adopted my new puppy, the first thing I did was choose a cute name for her.

🔗 Collocations

full name – the complete name of a person including first, middle, and last names

first name – the given name that comes first in a Western name order

brand name – the name given to a product or company for identification

🔄 Synonyms

title (n.) – a name that describes someone's position or rank

designation (n.) – a name or label used to identify someone or something

label (n.) – a word or phrase used to describe or identify a category

🌱 Derivatives

namely (adv.) – that is to say; specifically

nameless (adj.) – without a name; anonymous

rename (v.) – to give a new name to someone or something

📖 Cultural Story

The word 'name' has ancient Germanic roots and is related to Latin 'nomen'. In many cultures, naming is a sacred act believed to give identity and power. Modern English uses it broadly for identity labels.

Meaning 2：to designate (name)

name 🔊

/neɪm/

n., v.

to give a name to someone or something.

Hand writing name Luna on sticky note with pen

to designate 🔊

➕

/tuː ˈdezɪɡneɪt/

n., v.

To assign a name to someone or something; to call or label.

📁 Category：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

Our community decided to name the new library after a famous local writer. 🔊 Our community decided to name the new library after a famous local writer.

🔗 Collocations

name after – to give someone or something the same name as another person or thing

name as – to officially designate someone or something as a particular role

be named – to receive a name; passive form of naming

🔄 Synonyms

call (v.) – to give a name to someone or something

label (v.) – to assign a category or name to someone or something

dub (v.) – to give an unofficial or humorous name to someone

🌱 Derivatives

naming (n./adj.) – the act of giving a name; related to giving names

rename (v.) – to give a new name

nameless (adj.) – without a name; not identified