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emily

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈɛmɪɫi// emi·ly

n. a common name for a girl or woman. It is a popular name in many English-speaking countries.

n. a female given name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name Aemilius. It is a proper noun and is always capitalised.


SIMPLE

My friend Emily lives in London.

CONTEXTUAL

The teacher called on Emily to answer the question about the solar system.

COMPLEX

While the name Emily has seen various peaks in popularity over the centuries, it remains a classic choice that bridges traditional and modern naming conventions.

Origin

English form of Latin Aemilia, a gens name from aemulus (“rival, emulator”).

Usage

As a proper noun, it is always capitalised and typically used without an article unless referring to a specific person among several of the same name.

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