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I had unusual parents. We'd been to Europe. We'd been in the theater. We were sort of like the Addams Family.
Mario Van Peebles

Meaning of "Addams" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ADDAMS

Addams  [ˈædəmz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ADDAMS

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Addams is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ADDAMS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Addams

Addams is a patronymic surname of English origin from the given name Adam. There are other spellings. Notable people with the surname include: ▪ Calpernia Addams, American transsexual author, actress, and activist ▪ Christian Hejnal Addams American producer & musician ▪ Charles Addams, American cartoonist, author of “The Addams Family” ▪ Dawn Addams, English actress ▪ Jane Addams, American founder of the Settlement House movement ▪ Jessicka Addams, Italian -American artist, musician, and activist ▪ William Addams, American politician, U.S. representative from Pennsylvania Fictional characters: ▪ “The Addams Family”, American print cartoon by Charles Addams; and television series, films, and video games based on the cartoon, though the patriarch of the family is of Spanish origin...

Definition of Addams in the English dictionary

The definition of Addams in the dictionary is Jane. 1860–1935, US social reformer, feminist, and pacifist, who founded Hull House, a social settlement in Chicago: Nobel peace prize 1931.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ADDAMS


Adams
ˈædəmz
agendums
əˈdʒɛndəmz
customs
ˈkʌstəmz
doldrums
ˈdɒldrəmz
hiems
ˈhaɪəmz
mediums
ˈmiːdɪəmz
princedoms
ˈprɪnsdəmz
Williams
ˈwɪljəmz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ADDAMS

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adaw
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WORDS THAT END LIKE ADDAMS

arms
bursting at the seams
come to terms
coms
drums
Ems
fanny adams
in no uncertain terms
jimjams
midterm exams
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reams
rms
rooms
terms
to be bursting at the seams
Vaughan Williams
whim-whams
with open arms
worms

Synonyms and antonyms of Addams in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Addams» into 25 languages

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Find out the translation of Addams to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
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亚当斯
1,325 millions of speakers

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Addams
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Addams
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Addams
380 millions of speakers
ar

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أدامس
280 millions of speakers

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Аддамс
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Addams
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Addams
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Addams
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Addams
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Addams
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アダムス
130 millions of speakers

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아담스
85 millions of speakers

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Addams
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Addams
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Addams
75 millions of speakers

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अॅडेम
75 millions of speakers

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Addams´daki
70 millions of speakers

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Addams
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Addams
50 millions of speakers

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Аддамс
40 millions of speakers

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Addams
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Addams
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Addams
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Addams
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Addams
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Addams

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The term «Addams» is quite widely used and occupies the 23.890 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Addams

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QUOTES WITH «ADDAMS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Addams.
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Mario Van Peebles
I had unusual parents. We'd been to Europe. We'd been in the theater. We were sort of like the Addams Family.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ADDAMS»

Discover the use of Addams in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Addams and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Jane Addams: A Biography
James Weber Linn's life of this forceful public figure offers a rare glimpse of the private Addams, from her childhood and schooling through her first efforts in public service and her rise to a position of national influence.
James Weber Linn, 1935
2
Jane Addams: A Writer's Life
Jane Addams is best known for her groundbreaking social reforming and her work at Hull House. This book takes an expansive look at her creative writing and other areas of her life.
Katherine Joslin, 2004
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Democracy and Social Ethics
This book is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS series. The creators of this series are united by passion for literature and driven by the intention of making all public domain books available in printed format again - worldwide.
Jane Addams, 2012
4
Chas Addams Happily Ever After: A Collection of Cartoons to ...
The cartoons in Chas Addams Happily Ever After run the gamut from ecstatic love to disappointed affection to murderous obsession and demonstrate that love really does hurt.
Charles Addams, 2008
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Jane Addams: Champion of Democracy
A look at the life of the "pacifist" Jane Addams.
Judith Bloom Fradin, Dennis B. Fradin, 2006
6
Jane Addams: Spirit in Action
In this fresh interpretation, the first full biography of Addams in nearly forty years, Louise W. Knight shows Addams's boldness, creativity, and tenacity as she sought ways to put the ideals of democracy into action.
Louise W. Knight, 2010
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The Addams Family: An Evilution
As the presence of the Family continues to permeate generation after generation, and in celebration of the Broadway musical debuting in 2010, this book reminds us where these oddly lovable characters came from and, in doing so, offers a ...
H. Kevin Miserocchi, 2010
8
Chas Addams Half-Baked Cookbook: Culinary Cartoons for the ...
So it should come as no wonder that in the 1960s Charles Addams was dabbling with a "cookbook" idea. Addams discovered and compiled some bizarre recipes from antiquated and out-of-the-way sources.
Charles Addams, 2008
9
A New Conscience and an Ancient Evil
Katherine Joslin's introduction considers the controversial reactions to the book and the circumstances of its publication.
Jane Addams, 2002
10
The Jane Addams Reader
This artfully compiled collection begins with Addams's youthful Junior Class Oration on women as "Breadgivers," features thoughtful examinations of topics as diverse as "Tolstoy and Gandhi" and "The Public School and the Immigrant Child," ...
Jean Bethke Elshtain, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ADDAMS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Addams is used in the context of the following news items.
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Cortland Rep Presents THE ADDAMS FAMILY
Cortland Rep Presents THE ADDAMS FAMILY Cortland Repertory Theatre's third production in their 44th annual summer season is the ... «Broadway World, Jul 15»
2
Cedarville native, Rockford University alum Jane Addams might fit …
The next face on the $10 bill will be that of a woman, and it seems that a social reformer with strong northern Illinois ties might fit the bill. «Journal Standard, Jul 15»
3
Koonung Secondary College students will perform in stage show …
The Addams Family will be performed at 7.30pm from Wednesday, July 22, until Saturday, July 25, with an extra matinee performance at ... «Herald Sun, Jul 15»
4
One lane closed in each direction of Addams Tollway following crash
The crash happened at 2:49 p.m. in the eastbound lane of the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway at milepost 65.5, according to Illinois State ... «Chicago Sun-Times, Jul 15»
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District 214 Presents the Hilarious New Musical The Addams Family
Students from across High School District 214 will perform in the new comedy musical, The Addams Family, at the Forest View Educational ... «Chicago Tribune, Jul 15»
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'The Addams Family' dinner and show package is available
The menu will feature Grandmama's red bean gumbo with Veron's smoked sausage or Wednesday Addams' Caesar salad; Gomez Addams' ... «NOLA.com, Jun 15»
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The Arundel Barn Playhouse's THE ADDAMS FAMILY Begins Tonight
You might just be an Addams. Welcome to the darkly delirious world of Gomez, Morticia, Uncle Fester, Grandma, Wednesday, Pugsley, and, ... «Broadway World, Jun 15»
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Bravo to the Valley Players for The Addams Family
Based on a book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, with music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa, and characters created by Charles Addams, the ... «Liberty Vindicator, Jun 15»
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Fresno library receives six Jane Addams Peace Award Books
The Women's International League for Peace and Freedom presented six nationally selected 2014 Jane Addams Peace Award Books to the ... «Fresno Bee, Jun 15»
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3. Jane Addams Trail
The Jane Addams Recreation Trail begins in downtown Freeport at Tutty's Crossing and travels all the way to Wisconsin, where it connects with ... «Journal Standard, Jun 15»

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