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As a parent and a citizen, I'll take a Bill Gates (or Warren Buffett) over Steve Jobs every time. If we must have billionaires, better they should ignore Jobs's example and instead embrace the morality and wisdom of the great industrialist-philanthropist Andrew Carnegie.
Eric Alterman

Meaning of "Andrew" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ANDREW

Andrew  [ˈændruː] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ANDREW

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Andrew 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 ANDREW MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Andrew

Andrew

Andrew is the English form of a given name and surname common in many countries. ‘Andrew’ is a common name in English-speaking countries. In the 1990s it was among the top ten most popular names for boys in those countries. In Italian, the equivalent to "Andrew" is "Andrea", though "Andrea" is feminine in most other languages. Andrew is frequently shortened to "Andy" or "Drew". The word is derived from the Greek: Ανδρέας, Andreas, itself related to Ancient Greek: ἀνήρ/ἀνδρός aner/andros, "man", thus meaning "manly" and, as consequence, "strong", "courageous", and "warrior". In the King James Bible, the Greek "Ἀνδρέας" is translated as Andrew.

Definition of Andrew in the English dictionary

The definition of Andrew in the dictionary is Saint. one of the twelve apostles of Jesus; the brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland. Feast day: Nov 30.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ANDREW


breakthrough
ˈbreɪkˌθruː
click-through
ˈklɪkˌθruː
crew
kruː
drew
druː
grew
ɡruː
guru
ˈɡʊruː
Hebrew
ˈhiːbruː
Kendrew
ˈkɛndruː
Meldrew
ˈmɛldruː
Nauru
nɑːˈuːruː
overdrew
ˌəʊvəˈdruː
Peru
pəˈruː
roo
ruː
rue
ruː
screw
skruː
threw
θruː
through
θruː
thru
θruː
true
truː
withdrew
wɪðˈdruː

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ANDREW

Andong
Andorra
Andorra la Vella
Andorran
Andorre la Vieille
andouille
andouillette
andradite
Andrea del Sarto
Andreanof Islands
Andretti
Andrewes
Andrews
androcentric
androcentrism
androcephalous
Androcles
androclinia
androclinium
Androclus

WORDS THAT END LIKE ANDREW

cabin crew
Carew
corkscrew
film crew
fine-drew
fire crew
home brew
home-brew
lead screw
maintenance crew
merry-andrew
Modern Hebrew
outgrew
redrew
Renfrew
shrew
thumbscrew
unscrew
wiredrew
witches´ brew

Synonyms and antonyms of Andrew in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Andrew» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ANDREW

Find out the translation of Andrew to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Andrew from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Andrew» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

安德鲁
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Andrew
570 millions of speakers

English

Andrew
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

एंड्रयू
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

أندرو
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Андрей
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Andrew
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অ্যান্ড্রু
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Andrew
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Andrew
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Andrew
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

アンドルー
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

앤드류
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Andrew
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Andrew
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஆண்ட்ரூ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अँड्र्यू
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Andrew
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Andrew
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Andrew
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Андрій
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Andrew
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Andrew
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Andrew
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Andrew
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Andrew
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Andrew

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ANDREW»

The term «Andrew» is very widely used and occupies the 3.815 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ANDREW» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «Andrew» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «Andrew» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Andrew

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10 QUOTES WITH «ANDREW»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Andrew.
1
Eric Alterman
As a parent and a citizen, I'll take a Bill Gates (or Warren Buffett) over Steve Jobs every time. If we must have billionaires, better they should ignore Jobs's example and instead embrace the morality and wisdom of the great industrialist-philanthropist Andrew Carnegie.
2
Stephen Ambrose
Andrew Johnson was a Southerner generally who proclaimed that his native state of Tennessee was a country for white men.
3
Kate Baldwin
I really trust Susan Stroman. I really think she knows what she's doing. I really trust Andrew Lippa and John August. I think they have proven themselves over and over again and know what to do, and they have the big picture in mind.
4
Michael Berryman
It is gorgeously shot, and Andrew believes that the old school way of making films in the best way. Meaning: you have a story, and you stick to the story. You don't change and alter the story because of people who've invested in it and what to put product in a shot.
5
Jimmy Breslin
The first funeral for Andrew Goodman was at night and it was a lot of work. To begin with they had to kill him.
6
Andrew Buchan
I feel very privileged to have worked with a lot of outstanding actors: Alun Armstrong, Peter Mullan, Matt Smith and Andrew Garfield.
7
Jane Campion
When I read Andrew Motion's biography, I wept. It's something about the purity of the story and how fresh it was because of the love letters Keats wrote.
8
Katie Cassidy
Greg Berlanti, David Nutter, Andrew Kreisberg and Marc Guggenheim are the people I wanted to work with. They're smart, they're funny, they're cool, they're edgy.
9
Leslie Cockburn
I have a great spouse, Andrew Cockburn, who's also a journalist.
10
Chad Coleman
Andrew Lincoln has to be the nicest, ego-less lead actor that I've ever met in my life. His energy and temperament just falls over everyone.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ANDREW»

Discover the use of Andrew in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Andrew and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Book Design
A comprehensive and practical guide for students and experienced designers alike, this carefully structured text is illustrated throughout with photographs and diagrams.
Andrew Haslam, 2006
2
Andrew
This novel is about one such person, Andrew, An alcoholic, and his attempt to become a productive member of society with the help of his former brother-in-law, Marty.
James L. Herman, 2010
3
Andrew
Andrew had been homeless and on his own for as long as he could remember. When circumstances led him, at the age of fifteen, to the recently orphaned Chlora Spainhour, he found in her a sister, best friend, and teacher.
Mary Spainhour Knight, 2007
4
Andrew Carnegie
Chronicles the life of the iconic business titan from his modest upbringing in mid-1800s Scotland through his rise to one of the world's richest men, offering insight into his work as a peace advocate and his motivations for giving away ...
David Nasaw, 2007
5
A Dictionary of Psychology
Entries are extensively cross-referenced for ease of use, and cover word origins and derivations as well as definitions. Over 80 illustrations complement the text.
Andrew M. Colman, 2009
6
Gothic Literature
This book opens with a chronology and an introduction to the principal texts and key critical terms, and ends with a conclusion outlining possible future developments within scholarship on the Gothic.
Andrew Smith, 2007
7
Andrew Lang's Complete Fairy Book Series: Traditional Folk ...
This 12-books-in-one volume contains traditional folk tales and fairy storiesfrom around the world.
Andrew Lang, 2006
8
Abiding in Christ
Using Jesus' words in John 15, "I am the vine; you are the branches," Andrew Murray explores how the believer abides in Christ.
Andrew Murray, 2003
9
Andrew York's Jazz Guitar for Classical Cats: Improvisation: ...
By practicing the ear training and visualization exercises in this book, you will learn how to turn the music you hear in your "mind's ear" into imaginative, great-sounding jazz solos.
Alfred Publishing, Andrew York, 2006
10
Time for Andrew: A Ghost Story
When he goes to spend the summer with his great-aunt in the family's old house, eleven-year-old Drew is drawn eighty years into the past to trade places with his great-great-uncle who is dying of diptheria. Reprint.
Mary Downing Hahn, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ANDREW»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Andrew is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Andrew Harrison Playfully Shoves Brother Aaron During Summer …
Twins Aaron and Andrew Harrison have been teammates in the past, most recently at the University of Kentucky. Now that they are both in the ... «Bleacher Report, Jul 15»
2
Packers issue statement on Andrew Quarless, saying little
After Packers tight end Andrew Quarless was accused of firing two shots during an argument with a group of women, it wouldn't have been at ... «NBCSports.com, Jul 15»
3
Andrew Luck ranked as third-best quarterback in the NFL
The MMQB's Andy Benoit recently ranked the 32 projected starting quarterbacks in the NFL, and Colts quarterback Andrew Luck came in at ... «Stampede Blue, Jul 15»
4
Jacksonville's Andrew Jackson statue vandalized twice
(AP) - A statue of Andrew Jackson in downtown Jacksonville has been vandalized twice in the past week. The Florida Times-Union reports that ... «WTSP 10 News, Jul 15»
5
Andrew Benintendi Hits First Home Run With Boston Red Sox …
Benintendi, who was drafted No. 7 overall by the Boston Red Sox last month, hit his first professional home run Saturday for Single-A Lowell. «NESN.com, Jul 15»
6
Andrew Miller's return date coming into focus
Closer Andrew Miller is scheduled to throw an inning in relief Monday for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and there is a chance the left-hander ... «New York Post, Jul 15»
7
Blackhawks' Andrew Shaw takes the Stanley Cup to church
Andrew Shaw's journey with the Stanley Cup continuing in his hometown of Bellville, Ontario, with a stop at church services Sunday morning. «WLS-TV, Jul 15»
8
The Party of Andrew Jackson vs. the Party of Obama
Another concurrent one is a struggle over the historic role of Andrew Jackson. Earlier this year, feminist activists started a movement to replace ... «New York Magazine, Jul 15»
9
Josie Cunningham is 'PREGNANT with baby number four' with ex …
The 24-year-old blonde split form her ex-fiancé Andrew Goy in February but is now said to be expecting a baby girl with her former lover. «Mirror.co.uk, Jul 15»
10
Andrew Flintoff says giving up alcohol has helped his battle against …
Andrew Flintoff, now 37 and a father of three, played in 79 Tests for ... The former England cricket captain Andrew Flintoff, whose image as a ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»

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