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jeremy

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈdʒɛɹəˌmi// jere·my

n. a common name for a man or a boy. It is a traditional English name that has been used for a long time.

n. a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, derived from the name Jeremiah. It is a proper noun and is always capitalised.


SIMPLE

Jeremy is my brother's name.

CONTEXTUAL

The manager, Jeremy, will lead the meeting this afternoon to discuss the new project.

COMPLEX

While the name Jeremy saw a significant peak in popularity during the late twentieth century, it remains a classic choice for parents in many English-speaking countries.

Usage

As a proper noun, it is always capitalised and rarely takes an article unless referring to a specific person among others with the same name.

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