Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Names.
How to pronounce names:
US
Names - as a noun
Verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
Example: "Sticks and stones may break my bones but names can never hurt me"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
name callingNames - as a verb
(ditransitive) to give a name to.
Example: "One visitor named hou yugang said he was not too concerned about climate change and baishui’s melting."
To mention, specify.
Example: "He named his demands."
To identify as relevant or important
Example: "Naming the problem"
To publicly implicate.
Example: "The painter was named as an accomplice."
To designate for a role.
Example: "My neighbor was named to the steering committee."
(westminster system politics) to initiate a process to temporarily remove a member of parliament who is breaking the rules of conduct.
Example Sentences
"Please write your names on the attendance sheet."
"The teacher called out the names of the students one by one."
"We need to come up with creative names for our new products."
"John is struggling to remember the names of his colleagues."
"My parents chose unique names for all their children."
Word Game Points
Is NAMES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, names is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
NAMES has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is NAMES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, names is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordNAMES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is NAMES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, names is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordNAMES has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.
