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Word

abrahams

Phoneticsabra·hams

/ˈeɪbɹəˌhæmz/

Definition

n. a common family name in English-speaking countries. It is a surname that people use to identify themselves or their families.

n. a common patronymic surname of Hebrew origin, derived from the biblical figure Abraham. It is a proper name and is typically used as a family identifier.

Examples

“Mr. Abrahams is our new history teacher.”

“The Abrahams family moved to the city last year to be closer to their grandchildren.”

“While the name Abrahams is widespread across the globe, its specific spelling and pronunciation can vary significantly depending on the regional dialect and the family's historical migration patterns.”

Examples

simple

“Mr. Abrahams is our new history teacher.”

contextual

“The Abrahams family moved to the city last year to be closer to their grandchildren.”

complex

“While the name Abrahams is widespread across the globe, its specific spelling and pronunciation can vary significantly depending on the regional dialect and the family's historical migration patterns.”

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