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PRONUNCIATION OF BENN

Benn  [bɛn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BENN

noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Benn 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 BENN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Benn

Benn is a surname. Notable persons with that surname include: ▪ A. W. Benn, British rationalist/humanist writer ▪ Arrelious Benn, American footballer ▪ Arthur Shirley Benn, 1st Baron Glenravel, British politician ▪ Brindley Benn, Guyanese politician ▪ Caroline Benn, British writer, wife of Tony Benn ▪ Emily Benn, British politician ▪ Gottfried Benn, German poet ▪ Hilary Benn, British politician, son of Tony Benn ▪ James R. Benn, American mystery writer ▪ Jamie Benn, NHL hockey player for the Dallas Stars, brother of Jordie ▪ Sir John Benn, 1st Baronet, British politician, father of publisher Ernest Benn and William Wedgwood Benn ▪ Jordie Benn, NHL hockey player for the Dallas Stars, brother of Jamie ▪ Sir Ernest Benn, 2nd Baronet, British publisher ▪ Mitch Benn, British musician and stand-up comedian ▪ Nigel Benn, British boxer ▪ Piers Benn, British philosopher ▪ Sulieman Benn, Barbadian spin bowler ▪ Tony Benn, British politician ▪ William Benn, multiple persons...

Definition of Benn in the English dictionary

The definition of Benn in the dictionary is Antony Wedgwood, known as Tony Benn. born 1925, British Labour politician, a leading figure on the party's left wing. He renounced the title of Viscount Stansgate.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BENN

Benin City
Beninese
Beninois
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beniseed
benison
benitier
benjamin
benjamin bush
Benjamins
benne
benne oil
bennet
Bennett
benni
bennies
Bennington
benny
benomyl
Benoni

WORDS THAT END LIKE BENN

Ann
Bonn
conn
Finn
Flynn
Glenn
Gunn
Heilbronn
Hermann
Hofmann
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Lehmann
linn
Lynn
Mann
Neumann
Penn
Quinn
Schumann
Tallinn

Synonyms and antonyms of Benn in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Benn» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BENN

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

Translator English - Chinese

鸭舌
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Benn
570 millions of speakers

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Benn
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बेन
380 millions of speakers
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بن
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Бенн
278 millions of speakers

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Benn
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বেন
260 millions of speakers

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Benn
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Benn
190 millions of speakers

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Benn
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ベン
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85 millions of speakers

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Benn
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Benn
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Translator English - Tamil

பென்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बेन
75 millions of speakers

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Benn
70 millions of speakers

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Benn
65 millions of speakers

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Benn
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Бенн
40 millions of speakers

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Benn
30 millions of speakers
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Benn
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Translator English - Afrikaans

Benn
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Translator English - Swedish

Benn
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Benn
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Benn

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BENN»

The term «Benn» is quite widely used and occupies the 32.094 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BENN» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BENN»

Discover the use of Benn in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Benn and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
A Theory of Freedom
This book is a major contribution to the study of the philosophy of action, moral philosophy, and political philosophy.
Stanley I. Benn, 1988
2
Our America: Nativism, Modernism, and Pluralism
Michaels’s sustained rereading of the texts of the period—the canonical, the popular, and the less familiar—exposes recurring concerns such as the reconception of the image of the Indian as a symbol of racial purity and national ...
Walter Benn Michaels, 1995
3
Daily Life in Traditional China: The Tang Dynasty
Enter the golden age of Chinese culture and explore the everyday lives of its people.
Charles D. Benn, 2002
4
The Gold Standard and the Logic of Naturalism: American ...
"The Gold Standard and the Logic of Naturalism" discusses ways of creating value in turn-of-the-century American capitalism.
Walter Benn Michaels, 1987
5
Glaciers and Glaciation
Glaciers & Glaciation is the classic textbook for all students of glaciation. Stimulating and accessible, it has established a reputation as a comprehensive and essential resource. --
Douglas I. Benn, David J. A. Evans, 2010
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The Poetry of Gottfried Benn: Text and Selfhood
This book is the first comprehensive study of Gottfried Benn's poetry to appear in English.
Martin Travers, 2007
7
The War of 1812: The Fight for American Trade Rights
The Fight for American Trade Rights Robert O'Neill, Carl Benn. Soldiers,. sailors,. and. warriors. Lieutenant's uniform of the rifle company of the Leeds Militia. For a country contemplating war against the world's greatest naval power and ...
Robert O'Neill, Carl Benn, 2011
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Key Concepts in Corporate Social Responsibility
With detailed coverage and cross-referencing for each concept and over 50 concepts introduced, this guide to both the theory and implementation of CSR and sustainability, provides an indispensable reference for any student of the subject.
Suzanne Benn, Dianne Bolton, 2011
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School Wars: The Battle for Britain's Education
The story of the struggle for Britain’s schools, and a passionate call for education as a public good. School Wars tells the story of the struggle for Britain’s education system.
Melissa Benn, 2011
10
Burning for the Buddha: Self-Immolation in Chinese Buddhism
This book examines the hagiographical accounts of all those who made offerings of their own bodies and places them in historical, social, cultural, and doctrinal context.
James A. Benn, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BENN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Benn is used in the context of the following news items.
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7/7 remembered: 'Best way to honour is to safeguard our young …
Three of the four suicide bombers who carried out the attacks had lived in the MP's Leeds Central constituency, but Mr Benn said their actions ... «Yorkshire Evening Post, Jul 15»
2
Jamie Benn Clearly Loves To Celebrate All Holidays
Jamie Benn and his brother Jordie along with another friend seemed to be getting in tune with the patriotic spirit yesterday, along with a little fun ... «Blackout Dallas, Jul 15»
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Nigel Benn, Alan Shearer, Vinnie Jones, Gordon Banks join stars …
World boxing champion Nigel Benn, Hollywood movie star Vinnie Jones, Royle Family star Ricky Tomlinson and England football great Gordon ... «Gazette Live, Jul 15»
4
Heika: Stars believe they're better, but Western Conference rivals …
From left, Dallas Stars wing Jamie Benn, center Tyler Seguin, defenseman John Klingberg and wing Valeri Nichushkin celebrate a Stars goal ... «Dallas Morning News, Jul 15»
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Cheltenham Mayor: My dream dinner party? Margaret Thatcher …
Cheltenham Mayor: My dream dinner party? Margaret Thatcher, Tony Benn - and Niccolo Machiavelli. By Gloucestershire Echo | Posted: July ... «Gloucestershire Echo, Jul 15»
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Rock solid: Benn Robinson, 30, rugby player
How did I end up the Waratahs' most capped player? I came in to the sport with a true love for the game. I love playing rugby union – even ... «The Saturday Paper, Jul 15»
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The Rugby Championship: Al Baxter tips Benn Robinson to fight his …
FRONT row legend Al Baxter expects axed Wallabies prop Benn Robinson to “go ballistic” in his quest to regain a spot in the national team for ... «The Daily Telegraph, Jul 15»
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Michael Cheika overlooks James O'Connor, Karmichael Hunt, Nick …
James O'Connor, Karmichael Hunt, the Honey Badger and veteran props Benn Robinson and Ben Alexander have paid the price for poor form ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Jul 15»
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Ovechkin vs Benn: The Battle For Left Wing Supremacy
Less than a week ago, Alex Ovechkin was named as the left-wing representative for the First NHL All-Star team. Jamie Benn held that position ... «The Hockey Writers, Jun 15»
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Cowlishaw: Unless Mavericks land big-time free agent, Stars' upside …
Besides, the Stars somehow do better business in the fifth round (Jamie Benn, John Klingberg) than they tend to do in the first, anyway. «Dallas Morning News, Jun 15»

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