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PRONUNCIATION OF CLEGG

Clegg  [klɛɡ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CLEGG

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Clegg 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 CLEGG MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Clegg

Clegg is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: ▪ Alec Clegg (1909-1986), English educationalist ▪ Barbara Clegg, British actor ▪ Brian Clegg ▪ Charles Clegg (1916-1979), American author ▪ Don Clegg (1921-2005), English footballer ▪ Douglas Clegg (born 1958), American author ▪ Eileen Clegg, a journalist ▪ Ellen Clegg (c. 1841-?), American pickpocket and shoplifter ▪ Henry Clegg (1850-1920), English cricketer ▪ Hugh Clegg (doctor), (1900-1983), English doctor ▪ Hugh Clegg (industrial relations), (1920-1995), professor and industrial relations expert. ▪ John Clegg (actor) (born 1934), English actor ▪ John Charles Clegg (1850-1937), English footballer ▪ Johnny Clegg (born 1953), a South African musician ▪ Lee Clegg, British soldier ▪ Michael Clegg (born 1977), English footballer ▪ Mitchell Clegg (born 1990), Australian darts player ▪ Nick Clegg (born 1967), Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and leader of the Liberal Democrats ▪ Robert Clegg, Jr.

Definition of Clegg in the English dictionary

The definition of Clegg in the dictionary is Nick, full name Nicholas William Peter Clegg. born 1967, British politician; leader of the Liberal Democrat party from 2007; deputy prime minister from 2010.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CLEGG


blackleg
ˈblæklɛɡ
bootleg
ˈbuːtˌlɛɡ
cleg
klɛɡ
dogleg
ˈdɒɡˌlɛɡ
fleg
flɛɡ
foreleg
ˈfɔːˌlɛɡ
hindleg
ˈhaɪndˌlɛɡ
hyleg
ˈhaɪlɛɡ
leg
lɛɡ
legge
lɛɡ
proleg
ˈprəʊˌlɛɡ
redleg
ˈrɛdˌlɛɡ
roughleg
ˈrʌfˌlɛɡ
shearleg
ˈʃɪəˌlɛɡ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CLEGG

Cleese
Cleethorpes
cleeve
clef
cleft
cleft lip
cleft palate
cleg
Cleggmania
cleidoic egg
cleik
Cleisthenes
cleistogamic
cleistogamous
cleistogamously
cleistogamy
cleithral
Cleland

WORDS THAT END LIKE CLEGG

bad egg
boiled egg
curate´s egg
darning egg
Easter egg
egg
free-range egg
good egg
lay an egg
nest egg
new-laid egg
ostrich egg
poached egg
Scotch egg
scrambled egg
skegg
soft-boiled egg
tea egg
Wagner-Jauregg
yegg

Synonyms and antonyms of Clegg in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Clegg» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CLEGG

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Translator English - Chinese

克莱格
1,325 millions of speakers

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Clegg
570 millions of speakers

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Clegg
510 millions of speakers

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क्लेग
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

كليج
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Клегг
278 millions of speakers

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Clegg
270 millions of speakers

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ক্লেগ
260 millions of speakers

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Clegg
220 millions of speakers

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Clegg
190 millions of speakers

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Clegg
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

クレッグ
130 millions of speakers

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클레
85 millions of speakers

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Clegg
85 millions of speakers
vi

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Clegg
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கிளெக்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

क्लेग
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Clegg
70 millions of speakers

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Clegg
65 millions of speakers

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Clegg
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Клегг
40 millions of speakers

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Clegg
30 millions of speakers
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Clegg
15 millions of speakers
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Clegg
14 millions of speakers
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Clegg
10 millions of speakers
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Clegg
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Clegg

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CLEGG»

The term «Clegg» is quite widely used and occupies the 35.369 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CLEGG» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CLEGG»

Discover the use of Clegg in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Clegg and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Brief Applied Calculus
Featuring a wide range of applications designed to motivate students with a variety of interests, clear examples detailing important mathematical processes, and a vast collection of exercises appropriate for students with disparate skill ...
James Stewart, Daniel Clegg, 2011
2
Frameworks of Power
Not only does the book provide an overview of the various frameworks of power advanced by these and other influential thinkers, but it also develops a new synthesis based on important work in both the sociology of science
Stewart Clegg, 1989
3
Portrait of an Addict as a Young Man: A Memoir
Portrait of an Addict as a Young Man is an utterly compelling narrative--lyrical, irresistible, harsh, honest, and beautifully written--from which you simply cannot look away.
Bill Clegg, 2010
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Power and Organizations
In this tour de force, authors Stewart R. Clegg, David Courpasson, and Nelson Phillips provide a comprehensive account of power and organizations, unlocking power as the central relation of modern organizations and society.
Stewart Clegg, David Courpasson, Nelson Phillips, 2006
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Managing and Organizations: An Introduction to Theory and ...
Over the last seven years, more and more students and tutors have been won over by Managing and Organizations' coverage, wisdom and insight, and this new edition is a yet more essential guide to negotiating and understanding the bustling ...
Stewart R Clegg, Martin Kornberger, Tyrone Pitsis, 2011
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Modern Organizations: Organization Studies in the Postmodern ...
In surveying alternative perspectives on organizations in terms of ideal types, systems, contingencies, ecologies, cultures, markets and efficiency, Clegg demonstrates that no single approach is adequate to deal with the real-world variety ...
Stewart Clegg, 1990
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Strategy: Theory and Practice
In particular, this book illuminates the role of power and politics in strategy - an issue that has been overlooked in most textbooks in this area.
Stewart R Clegg, Chris Carter, Martin Kornberger, 2011
8
Ninety Days: A Memoir of Recovery
Written with uncompromised immediacy, NINETY DAYS begins where Portrait of an Addict as a Young Man ends-and tells the wrenching story of Clegg's battle to reclaim his life.
Bill Clegg, 2012
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Instant Time Management
This lively inspirational guide will help anyone make the most of that rare commodity - time.
Brian Clegg, 1999
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Holly Clegg's Trim and Terrific Freezer Friendly Meals: ...
Presents more than two hundred recipes for dishes that freeze well, including oatmeal pancakes, chicken stew, pot roast, and white chocolate cheesecake.
Holly Clegg, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CLEGG»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Clegg is used in the context of the following news items.
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Yorkshire's Virginia Clegg appointed senior partner at DAC Beachcroft
LEEDS LAWYER Virginia Clegg has been named senior partner at national law firm DAC Beachcroft in a coup for the region's legal sector. «Yorkshire Post, Jul 15»
2
John Clegg, a dynamic teacher with an adventurous life
When John Clegg attended classical music concerts, he would read the program notes from cover to cover, sometimes handing the program ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Jul 15»
3
Big Read: Ronaldo and Giggs sparkled with help from Mick Clegg
Mick Clegg's journey of the human body began when he was, in his words, a "crap guitarist in a cabaret band," playing in the ... «Belfast Telegraph, Jul 15»
4
David Clegg: Lessons from Greek tragedy should not be lost in …
DAVID believes the Greek people were conned by the promises of populist lefties Syriza and that the SNP's vision for Scotland is also not ... «Scottish Daily Record, Jul 15»
5
European Games have great success ahead of them - Simon Clegg
"Most important is to hear what the athletes have to say," Clegg said. "And the athletes left Azerbaijan not only with fantastic experience of this ... «Trend News Agency, Jun 15»
6
Guerry Clegg: Early look at college football's preseason rankings
When The Associated Press releases its preseason football rankings in a few weeks, Alabama, Auburn and Georgia are expected to be in the ... «Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, Jun 15»
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Ed Miliband suffers another blow after being mistaken for Nick Clegg
Ex-Labour leader Ed Miliband has had a rough few weeks, but getting mistaken for Nick Clegg at Holborn tube station is another blow. «Mirror.co.uk, Jun 15»
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Nick Clegg offered to resign as Lib Dem leader a year before 2015 …
Nick Clegg consulted Liberal Democrat colleagues about whether he should resign in May 2014. Photograph: Murdo MacLeod for the ... «The Guardian, Jun 15»
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Candide Nick Clegg looks on the bright side in LBC interview
The rehab is far from complete: looking at the LBC website, while it was reassuring to see Nick Clegg up and about – he does human rather ... «The Guardian, Jun 15»
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Nick Clegg gives first major interview since election – video
Former deputy prime minister Nick Clegg speaks to LBC on Thursday in his first major broadcast interview since last month's general election. «The Guardian, Jun 15»

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