Word
justin
Phoneticsjustin
/ˈdʒəstən/
Definition
n. a common first name for a man or boy.
n. A male given name, popular in English-speaking countries since the late 20th century.
Examples
“My friend Justin lives in London.”
“The teacher called on Justin to answer the question about the history of the city.”
“While the name Justin has seen varying levels of popularity over the decades, it remains a staple masculine identifier in many Western cultures due to its classical roots.”
Examples
simple
“My friend Justin lives in London.”
contextual
“The teacher called on Justin to answer the question about the history of the city.”
complex
“While the name Justin has seen varying levels of popularity over the decades, it remains a staple masculine identifier in many Western cultures due to its classical roots.”
Usage
Always capitalized as it is a proper noun.
Teaching tip
Learners should be aware that while common, it is distinct from the adverb 'just'.
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