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Meaning of "Behn" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF BEHN

Behn  [bɛn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BEHN

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Behn 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 BEHN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of Behn in the English dictionary

The definition of Behn in the dictionary is Aphra. 1640–89, English dramatist and novelist, best known for her play The Rover and her novel Oroonoko.


WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BEHN

Behistun
behold
beholden
beholder
behoof
behoove
behooves
behove
behoveful
behovely
behowl
Behrens
Behring
Beiderbecke
beige
beigel
beignet
beigy
Beijing

WORDS THAT END LIKE BEHN

autobahn
blue john
demijohn
First Epistle of John
foehn
Hahn
hn
infobahn
john
Kahn
Lake Saint John
Little John
Mendelssohn
Prester John
Saint John
Second Epistle of John
Shahn
Siegbahn
St John
Wolfensohn

Synonyms and antonyms of Behn in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Behn» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BEHN

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

Translator English - Chinese

贝恩
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Behn
570 millions of speakers

English

Behn
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बेन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

Behn
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Бен
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Behn
270 millions of speakers

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Behn
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Behn
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Behn
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Behn
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

·ベーン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

BEHN
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Behn
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Behn
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Behn
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Behn
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Behn
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Behn
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Behn
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Бен
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Behn
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Behn
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

Behn
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

Behn
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

Behn
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Behn

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BEHN»

The term «Behn» is regularly used and occupies the 80.831 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BEHN» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BEHN»

Discover the use of Behn in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Behn and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Rereading Aphra Behn: History, Theory, and Criticism
In this first book-length critical work on Aphra Behn, a range of contributors explore the ways in which Behn is now entering the canon of English literature and examine the significance of her writing in the contexts of both seventeenth ...
Heidi Hutner, 1993
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The Secret Life of Aphra Behn
Janet Todd draws on documents she has rediscovered in the Dutch archives, and on Behn s own writings, to tell a story of court, diplomatic and sexual intrigue, and of the rise from humble origins of the first woman to earn her living as a ...
Janet Todd, 2013
3
The Critical Fortunes of Aphra Behn
This is the first study of the posthumous life of Aphra Behn, the extraordinary vicissitudes of her critical reception, and the personal vilifications of her reputation through three centuries.
Janet M. Todd, 1998
4
Rethinking Democratic Accountability
Behn examines the weaknesses in our current systems of accountability for finances, fairness, and performance, and suggests a new model of accountablity for public management.
Robert D. Behn, 2004
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Shakespeare, Aphra Behn and the Canon
"Shakespeare, Aphra Behn and the Canon is an accessible introduction to the idea of the literary canon and the complex process by which certain authors and works are accorded a high cultural status.
Lizbeth Goodman, W.R. Owens, 2013
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Admired and Understood: The Poetry of Aphra Behn
Admired and Understood analyzes Behn's only pure verse collection, Poems upon Several Occasions (1684), and situates her in her literary milieu as a poet.
Michael L. Stapleton, 2004
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Aphra Behn and Her Female Successors
"This collection of essays casts new light at Aphra Behn's poetry, drama, prose and literary criticism.
Margarete Rubik, 2011
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Aphra Behn Studies
This collection forms an important resource for those studying seventeenth century English literature and drama, and for those interested in the development of women's writing.
Janet Todd, 2009
9
Aphra Behn's English Feminism: Wit and Satire
This volume discusses Behn's career in the context of her epoch, presented and sustained through her use of the Spanish voice.
Dolors Altaba-Artal, 1999
10
The Cambridge Companion to Aphra Behn
She provided more plays for the stage than any other author and greatly influenced the development of the novel with her ground-breaking fiction, especially Love-Letters between a Nobleman and his Sister and Oroonoko, the first English ...
Derek Hughes, Janet Todd, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BEHN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Behn is used in the context of the following news items.
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Philadelphia Flyers: Reviewing The Prospects
Most of the Flyers' top prospects are on defense, which is really nice to think about since our last star homegrown defenseman was Behn ... «Broad Street Buzz, Jul 15»
2
Going Places: July 6, 2015
Doug Behn to director of global accounting and external reporting. Nonprofits. SISTERS OF CHARITY FOUNDATION: Lowell Perry Jr. to ... «Crain's Cleveland Business, Jul 15»
3
Falls stroke centre among best in Ontario
... site director at Greater Niagara General Hospital, with Registered Nurse Behn Lane at the Niagara District Stroke Centre at GNGH on Friday, ... «Niagara Falls Review, Jul 15»
4
Prep baseball: No. 8 Kennedy sweeps Waterloo West
2B - Jackson Behn (CRK), Tim Doering (West). HR - Tyler Dralle (CRK). WATERLOO | Class 4A's No. 8 ranked Cedar Rapids Kennedy secured ... «Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier, Jul 15»
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Susan Elkin: How do schools pick their shows?
... the dialogue and situation comedy of those RADA students making something memorable from Aphra Behn's most famous (infamous?) play. «The Stage, Jul 15»
6
Church news: July 3, 2015
Pastor Trey Behn will lead the worship band. Young at Heart meets Thursday at Denny's at the Waddy Truck Stop. YAH members will carpool ... «Shelbyville Sentinel News, Jul 15»
7
Prinsen av pop er straks klar med ny bok
Ari Behn har aldri hatt noe spesielt forhold til musikk, men fikk skryt av programlederfellen Katrine Moholt for sangstemmen. Nå står ny ... «Dagbladet.no, Jul 15»
8
Name game is driving me crazy
Ben can be Benn, Behn or Bin, Tim may be Tymm, Judy can be Judee, Judi or Judie, Taylor can be Taeyler, and Phil, well, good-old Phil can ... «Great Falls Tribune, Jul 15»
9
Balanced production powers Kennedy to sweep
This time, Jackson Behn, batting seventh, led off the second and fourth with singles. The hits led two runs, including the go-ahead score when ... «KCRG, Jun 15»
10
Cider Awards judging panel revealed
... director and owner of Wine Network Consulting, Gary Baldwin and he will be joined by Behn Payten, wine/cider maker at Punt Road Wines, ... «The Shout, Jun 15»

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