fellow — a man or boy; a person in the same situation
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a man or boy; a person in the same situation
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfeloʊ/
Example Sentences
- That fellow ate my sandwich from the office fridge again!
- My fellow travelers and I got lost in the subway system.
- He's such a funny fellow that he makes everyone laugh even during boring meetings.
fellow
NOUN[/ˈfeloʊ/]
a man or boy; a person in the same situation
A kind fellow shares his lunch with a hungry coworker
A fellow in yellow finds his mellow moment
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old Norse 'félagi', literally meaning 'one who lays down property together'. In the Viking era, it referred to companions who sailed together and shared plunder, establishing the sense of partnership and shared interests that persists today.
Breakdown
fé (property, wealth) + lagi (one who lays, one who places), combining to denote a person united with others through shared resources or ventures.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“That fellow ate my sandwich from the office fridge again!”
“My fellow travelers and I got lost in the subway system.”
“He's such a funny fellow that he makes everyone laugh even during boring meetings.”
“The fellow passengers helped carry my heavy luggage up the stairs.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related
Want to master 19,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.