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Word

elaine

Phoneticselaine

/ˌiˈɫeɪn/

Definition

n. a common first name for a woman.

n. a female given name, derived from the Greek name Helen, meaning 'torch' or 'shining light'.

Examples

“Elaine works as a nurse at the local hospital.”

“My colleague Elaine organized the office party last Friday.”

“The character Elaine Benes became an iconic figure in American television comedy during the 1990s.”

Examples

simple

“Elaine works as a nurse at the local hospital.”

contextual

“My colleague Elaine organized the office party last Friday.”

complex

“The character Elaine Benes became an iconic figure in American television comedy during the 1990s.”

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