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Beckett had an unerring light on things, which I much appreciated.
Harold Pinter

Meaning of "Beckett" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF BECKETT

Beckett  [ˈbɛkɪt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BECKETT

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Beckett 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 BECKETT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Beckett

Beckett is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: ▪ Arthur William à Beckett (1844–1909), English journalist and man of letters ▪ Barry Beckett (1943–2009), American musician ▪ Billy Beckett (1915–?), English footballer ▪ Chris Beckett (born 1955), English writer, social worker and academic ▪ Christopher Beckett, 4th Baron Grimthorpe (1915–2003) ▪ Clifford Thomason Beckett (1891-1972) British Major General ▪ Edmund Beckett, 1st Baron Grimthorpe (1816–1905) ▪ Sir Edmund Beckett, 4th Baronet (1787–1874) ▪ Edward Beckett, 5th Baron Grimthorpe (born 1954) ▪ Ernest Beckett, 2nd Baron Grimthorpe (1856–1917) ▪ Gilbert Abbott à Beckett (1811–1856), English comic writer ▪ Gilbert Arthur à Beckett (1837–1891), English writer ▪ James Beckett ▪ Joe Beckett (1892–1965), English boxer of the 1910s and '20s ▪ John Beckett ▪ Josh Beckett (born 1980), Major League Baseball pitcher ▪ Lenny Beckett (born 1980), Australian...

Definition of Beckett in the English dictionary

The definition of Beckett in the dictionary is Margaret Mary. Dame. born 1943, British Labour politician; leader of the House of Commons ; secretary of state for environment, food, and rural affairs ; foreign secretary. Other definition of Beckett is Samuel. 1906–89, Irish dramatist and novelist writing in French and English, whose works portray the human condition as insignificant or absurd in a bleak universe. They include the plays En attendant Godot, Fin de partie, and Not I and the novel Malone meurt : Nobel prize for literature 1969.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BECKETT


basket
ˈbɑːskɪt
becket
ˈbɛkɪt
blanket
ˈblæŋkɪt
bracket
ˈbrækɪt
bucket
ˈbʌkɪt
certificate
səˈtɪfɪkɪt
circuit
ˈsɜːkɪt
cricket
ˈkrɪkɪt
delicate
ˈdɛlɪkɪt
duplicate
ˈdjuːplɪkɪt
jacket
ˈdʒækɪt
kit
kɪt
market
ˈmɑːkɪt
packet
ˈpækɪt
pocket
ˈpɒkɪt
rocket
ˈrɒkɪt
socket
ˈsɒkɪt
supermarket
ˈsuːpəˌmɑːkɪt
syndicate
ˈsɪndɪkɪt
ticket
ˈtɪkɪt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BECKETT

Beccaria
bechalk
bechamel
bechance
becharm
Bechet
Bechstein
Bechuana
Bechuanaland
beck
Beckenbauer
Becker
becket
becket bend
Beckford
Beckham
Beckmann

WORDS THAT END LIKE BECKETT

Bartlett
Bennett
Blackett
Blanchett
Blunkett
Buffett
Burnett
Corbett
Crockett
Fawcett
Garnett
Garrett
Hammett
Jarrett
kennett
klett
Lett
nett
rackett
sett

Synonyms and antonyms of Beckett in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Beckett» into 25 languages

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贝克特
1,325 millions of speakers

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Beckett
570 millions of speakers

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Beckett
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बेकेट
380 millions of speakers
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بيكيت
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Беккет
278 millions of speakers

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Beckett
270 millions of speakers

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বেকেট
260 millions of speakers

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Beckett
220 millions of speakers

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Beckett
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Beckett
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ベケット
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

베켓
85 millions of speakers

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Beckett
85 millions of speakers
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Beckett
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பெக்கெட்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बेकेटेट
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Beckett
70 millions of speakers

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Beckett
65 millions of speakers

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Beckett
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Беккет
40 millions of speakers

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Beckett
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Μπέκετ
15 millions of speakers
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Beckett
14 millions of speakers
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Beckett
10 millions of speakers
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Beckett
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Beckett

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BECKETT»

The term «Beckett» is quite widely used and occupies the 23.892 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BECKETT» OVER TIME

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

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4 QUOTES WITH «BECKETT»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Beckett.
1
Grant Achatz
Food is a necessary component to life. People can live without Renoir, Mozart, Gaudi, Beckett, but they cannot live without food.
2
Jonathan Safran Foer
All really great artists, Jackson Pollack, John Cage, Beckett or Joyce - you are never indifferent to them.
3
John Hurt
As Beckett said, it's not enough to die, one has to be forgotten as well.
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Harold Pinter
Beckett had an unerring light on things, which I much appreciated.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BECKETT»

Discover the use of Beckett in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Beckett and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
A Beckett Canon
An indispensable guide to the oeuvre of Samuel Beckett, spanning sixty years
Ruby Cohn, 2001
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Beckett: A Guide for the Perplexed
This guide offers students reading Beckett a clear starting point from which to confront some of the most difficult plays and novels produced in the twentieth century, texts which often appear to work on the very edge of meaninglessness.
Jonathan Boulter, 2013
3
Samuel Beckett: A Biography
Examines the psychological agonies of Beckett's young manhood, his World War II heroism, his enigmatic character, and the growth of his style which revolutionized modern theater.
Deirdre Bair, 1990
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Samuel Beckett
An introduction outlines the personal, cultural and specifically literary contexts of Beckett's writing, while a concluding chapter offers up-to-date reflections on his œuvre, from the point-of-view of the themes highlighted throughout the ...
Andrew K. Kennedy, 1989
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Images of Beckett
A collection of biographical essays and revealing portraits includes previously unpublished studies of the playwright, discussions of his work as a director of his own plays, contributions to productions and rehearsals, and the impact of ...
‎2003
6
Samuel Beckett and the End of Modernity
" Through close readings of Beckett's "pentalogy," the author shows how these novels, written between 1935 and 1950, strikingly anticipate many of the defining themes and ideas of Barthes, Foucault, and Derrida - from madness and the cogito ...
Richard Begam, 1996
7
Radio Beckett: Musicality in the Radio Plays of Samuel Beckett
They also highlight a profound musicality which, while evident in his novels, poetry and plays, is particularly noteworthy in this medium. This book is an analysis of the contribution made to radio drama by Beckett.
Kevin Branigan, 2008
8
The Science of Chocolate
Covers the history, ingredients, and processing techniques used in the manufacture of chocolate.
S. T. Beckett, 2000
9
Beckett in Black and Red: The Translations for Nancy ...
Only in recent years have Cunard's ideas begun to receive serious consideration. Beckett in Black and Red radically revalues Cunard and reconceives Beckett.
Samuel Beckett, Alan Warren Friedman, 2000
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Waiting for Godot - Samuel Beckett, New Edition
Waiting for Godot is the best-known work of Samuel Beckett, the Irish dramatist and novelist. Half a century after it was first published, the play is considered the forerunner of the plays of Ionesco, Pinter, Stoppard, and others.
Harold Bloom, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BECKETT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Beckett is used in the context of the following news items.
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Ryan Beckett throws no-hitter for Midland Indians
In the five games in which he has pitched, Beckett has allowed just three runs on 14 hits and seven walks. He has struck out 30 in 21 innings ... «Simcoe.com, Jul 15»
2
BECKETT LEAGUE: Staithes centurions crush Valley
Staithes openers Stuart Marsay and Richard Hegarty hit a ton apiece as the Readers Scarborough Beckett Cricket League title-chasing side ... «Driffield Today, Jul 15»
3
Crown obtains interim injunction on Beckett stories
“No information contained in any disclosure materials provided to the accused, Mr. Beckett, by Crown counsel on Police file Nos. 201E-11204 ... «Kamloops This Week, Jul 15»
4
A beautiful place to die
New Zealander Peter Beckett stands accused of drowning his wife, Laura Letts, in a Canadian lake. One witness claims the former Napier city ... «New Zealand Herald, Jul 15»
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'Castle' Season 8 Premiere Spoilers: Are Rick and Beckett Expecting …
"Castle" Season 8 will see the return of Rick Castle and Kate Beckett, as they continue their story following an uncertain renewal of the series ... «Realty Today, Jul 15»
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Virgil by Steve Orlando, JD Faith, Beckett, And Thomas Mauer At …
Midnighter's Steve Orlando is back at Image with JD Faith for their new comic, Virgil. This book is “what if Quentin Tarantino had balls?” “What if ... «Bleeding Cool News, Jul 15»
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'Castle' Fans Fear The End: Will Castle And Beckett Split In Season 8?
This helped Castle fans leap to the conclusion that the end for Castle and Beckett was near. One fan explained their belief about the blind item ... «The Inquisitr, Jun 15»
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Review: In Beckett's 'Happy Days,' a Woman Buried Deep by Inertia
Andrei Belgrader, that specialist in star-spangled classics, has brought his production of Samuel Beckett's “Happy Days” to the Flea Theater, ... «New York Times, Jun 15»
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Miami Marlins, former teammates honor Josh Beckett
One of the most lasting visuals of the Marlins' 2003 World Series championship is of pitcher Josh Beckett being carried off the field, the ball from ... «Miami Herald, Jun 15»
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Fond memories, familiar faces flood Marlins Park for Beckett Day
MIAMI -- Jack McKeon remembers turning to pitching coach Wayne Rosenthal after Josh Beckett's scoreless first inning during Game 6 of the ... «FOXSports.com, Jun 15»

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