name after — to give someone or something the same name as another person or thing
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to give someone or something the same name as another person or thing
Pronunciation (IPA): /neɪm ˈæftər/
Korean meaning: ~의 이름을 따서 이름을 짓다
Korean pronunciation: 네임 **애**프터
Example Sentences
- The parents named their twin sons after famous soccer players, Messi and Ronaldo.
- The new library was named after the generous donor who funded it.
- She named her pet goldfish after her favorite K-pop star.
name after
NOUN//neɪm ˈæftər//
to give someone or something the same name as another person or thing
to give someone or something the same name as another person or thing
Under the rafter, filled with laughter, we name after those we're after!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
'name'은 고대 영어 'nama'에서 유래되었고, 'after'는 '~을 따라서'라는 의미로 함께 사용되어 '누군가를 따라 이름을 짓는다'는 뜻이 되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“The parents named their twin sons after famous soccer players, Messi and Ronaldo.”
“The new library was named after the generous donor who funded it.”
“She named her pet goldfish after her favorite K-pop star.”
“The street was named after a local war hero.”
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