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Meaning of "Boyd" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF BOYD

Boyd  [bɔɪd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BOYD

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Boyd 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 BOYD MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of Boyd in the English dictionary

The first definition of Boyd in the dictionary is Arthur. 1920–99, Australian painter and sculptor, noted for his large ceramic sculptures and his series of engravings. Other definition of Boyd is Martin. 1893–1972, Australian novelist, author of Lucinda Brayford and of the Langton tetralogy The Cardboard Crown, A Difficult Young Man, Outbreak of Love, and When Blackbirds Sing. Boyd is also Sir Michael. born 1955, British theatre director; artistic director of the Royal Shakespeare Company from 2003.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BOYD


android
ˈændrɔɪd
annoyed
əˈnɔɪd
asteroid
ˈæstəˌrɔɪd
avoid
əˈvɔɪd
colloid
ˈkɒlɔɪd
devoid
dɪˈvɔɪd
factoid
ˈfæktɔɪd
Freud
frɔɪd
humanoid
ˈhjuːməˌnɔɪd
Lloyd
lɔɪd
overjoyed
ˌəʊvəˈdʒɔɪd
paranoid
ˈpærəˌnɔɪd
Polaroid
ˈpəʊləˌrɔɪd
rheumatoid
ˈruːməˌtɔɪd
solenoid
ˈsəʊlɪˌnɔɪd
steroid
ˈstɪərɔɪd
tabloid
ˈtæblɔɪd
thyroid
ˈθaɪrɔɪd
unemployed
ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪd
void
vɔɪd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BOYD

Boy Scouts
boy soprano
boy wonder
boy-meets-girl
boy-meets-girl story
boyar
boyarism
boyau
Boyce
boychik
boycott
boycotter
Boyd Orr
Boyer

WORDS THAT END LIKE BOYD

alkyd
athodyd
Aykroyd
Boothroyd
Clwyd
emyd
Jamshyd
Kyd
Pink Floyd
sloyd
Splayd
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Synonyms and antonyms of Boyd in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Boyd» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BOYD

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

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博伊德
1,325 millions of speakers

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Boyd
570 millions of speakers

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Boyd
510 millions of speakers

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बॉयड
380 millions of speakers
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بويد
280 millions of speakers

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Бойд
278 millions of speakers

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Boyd
270 millions of speakers

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বয়েড
260 millions of speakers

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Boyd
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Boyd
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Boyd
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ボイド
130 millions of speakers

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보이드
85 millions of speakers

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Boyd
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Boyd
80 millions of speakers

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பாய்ட்
75 millions of speakers

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बॉयड
75 millions of speakers

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Boyd
70 millions of speakers

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Boyd
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Boyd
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Бойд
40 millions of speakers

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Boyd
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Boyd
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Boyd
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Boyd
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Boyd
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Trends of use of Boyd

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BOYD»

The term «Boyd» is very widely used and occupies the 14.573 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BOYD» OVER TIME

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

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3 QUOTES WITH «BOYD»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Boyd.
1
Russell Baker
Gerald Boyd was a classic specimen of the self-made man. Born poor, he worked and studied his way up out of poverty under the guidance of his widowed grandmother.
2
Rachel Perry
Brandon Boyd of Incubus is hot, but he's too pretty.
3
Ronnie Wood
I had a fiery affair with George Harrison's wife, Pattie Boyd.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BOYD»

Discover the use of Boyd in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Boyd and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Convex Optimization
A comprehensive introduction to the tools, techniques and applications of convex optimization.
Stephen P. Boyd, Lieven Vandenberghe, 2004
2
Boyd: The Fighter Pilot Who Changed the Art of War
Still others think of Boyd as the most influential military theorist since Sun Tzu. They know only half the story. Boyd, more than any other person, saved fighter aviation from the predations of the Strategic Air Command.
Robert Coram, 2002
3
Consumer Psychology
The aim of this book is to provide an overall understanding for why people consume certain products and services and how this affects their behaviour and psychological well being"--Provided by publisher.
Cathrine V. Jansson-Boyd, 2010
4
God at War: The Bible & Spiritual Conflict
In this bold and compelling work, Gregory Boyd undertakes to reframe the central issues of Christian theodicy.
Gregory A. Boyd, 1997
5
Pond Aquaculture Water Quality Management
The efficient and profitable production of fish, crustaceans, and other aquatic organisms in aquaculture depends on a suitable environment in which they can reproduce and grow.
Claude E. Boyd, C.S. Tucker, 1998
6
On the Origin of Stories: Evolution, Cognition, and Fiction
Brian Boyd explains why we tell stories and how our minds are shaped to understand them.
Brian Boyd, 2009
7
Water Quality: An Introduction
Effort has been made to use physical and chemical principles to explain the factors controlling the quality of natural waters. Water Quality: An Introduction is a text for a general course in water quality or as a guide for self-study.
Claude E. Boyd, 2000
8
Bach: The Brandenburg Concertos
The Brandenburg Concertos represent a pinnacle in the history of the Baroque concerto.
Malcolm Boyd, 1993
9
Vladimir Nabokov: The American Years
The story of Nabokov's life continues with his arrival in the United States in 1940.
Brian Boyd, 1993
10
Wonderful Tonight: George Harrison, Eric Clapton, and Me
Here is the truth, here is what happened, here is the story you’ve been waiting for. From the Hardcover edition.
Pattie Boyd, Penny Junor, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BOYD»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Boyd is used in the context of the following news items.
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Boyd named in Team of the Week
The accolades have continued for Matthew Boyd after his milestone 250th ... Boyd was the sole Bulldogs named in the line-up this week, that ... «Western Bulldogs, Jul 15»
2
Boyd tops votes in 250th
Matthew Boyd has made a habit over the years in performing in big moments, and Saturday night's win against the Blues was no different. «Western Bulldogs, Jul 15»
3
Boyd, Mesa lead Bisons to road win
The Bisons got a strong pitching performance from starter Matt Boyd and a big night at bat from Melky Mesa to win the finale of a four-game ... «Buffalo News, Jul 15»
4
Hot June gets Boyd back in a groove
DAVENPORT -- Entering play on June 1 in Burlington, River Bandits outfielder Bobby Boyd was scuffling and hitting .260 on the season. «Quad-Cities Online, Jul 15»
5
Boyd K. Packer, leader in Latter-day Saints church, dies at 90
Boyd K. Packer, a Mormon leader who was president of the faith's highest governing body, died July 3 at his home in Salt Lake City. He was 90. «Washington Post, Jul 15»
6
Funeral Monday for Whitney Boyd, cystic fibrosis patient who …
Whitney Boyd, left, receives a kiss from her mother, Vanessa Franks, when Boyd moved into a mobile home refurbished by community ... «Macon Telegraph, Jul 15»
7
Man convicted of murder in steel company worker's 1968 death
Richard Keiper, of Boyd, Texas, was convicted Monday in the October 1968 death of Alfred Barnes, a 40-year-old assistant to the vice president ... «Dallas Morning News, Jul 15»
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Boyd Packer: President of the Mormon church's governing body who …
Boyd Packer was president of the Mormon religion's highest governing body, the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. A staunch advocate for a ... «The Independent, Jul 15»
9
Nick CastilloSpecial to HornsDigest.com
Texas commit Demarco Boyd had a great offseason. Like his offseason, Boyd said his summer is going great too. During the summer, he has ... «HornsDigest.com, Jul 15»
10
Cat Boyd: This is not just about Greece. It's about how much …
Cat Boyd: This is not just about Greece. It's about how much austerity a population can take before it resists. July 7th, 2015 - 12:08 am Cat Boyd. No comments. «The National, Jul 15»

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