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Meaning of "Ernie" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD ERNIE

Acronym of Electronic Random Number Indicator Equipment.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF ERNIE

Ernie  [ˈɜːnɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ERNIE

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adjective
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Ernie 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 ERNIE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Ernie

Ernie may refer to: ▪ Ernest, a given name ▪ ERNIE, Embry-Riddle Network for Information Exchange ▪ ERNIE, the Premium Bond computer ▪ Ernie, a cartoon published in the British comic Eagle ▪ "Ernie ", a song by Benny Hill ▪ Ernie Awards, an Australian mock award for sexist behaviour ▪ Piranha Club, formerly Ernie, a comic strip by Bud Grace ▪ Ernie, a pseudonym used by the musician Michael Kiske for the Avantasia project The Metal Opera...

Definition of Ernie in the English dictionary

The definition of Ernie in the dictionary is a machine that randomly selects winning numbers of Premium Bonds.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ERNIE


attorney
əˈtɜːnɪ
Burney
ˈbɜːnɪ
burnie
ˈbɜːnɪ
byrnie
ˈbɜːnɪ
curny
ˈkɜːnɪ
ferny
ˈfɜːnɪ
girnie
ˈɡɜːnɪ
gurney
ˈɡɜːnɪ
journey
ˈdʒɜːnɪ
pirnie
ˈpɜːnɪ
yrneh
ˈjɜːnɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ERNIE

Erlanger
Erlenmeyer flask
erlking
ERM
Ermanaric
ermelin
ermine
ermine moth
ermined
Ermite
Ermoupoli
ern
erne
Ernst
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WORDS THAT END LIKE ERNIE

beanie
brownie
carnie
connie
dominie
genie
grannie
heinie
Henie
loonie
minnie
queenie
Rennie
ronnie
sarnie
screenie
sinfonie
starnie
tannie
weenie

Synonyms and antonyms of Ernie in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Ernie» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ERNIE

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

Translator English - Chinese

厄尼
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Ernie
570 millions of speakers

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Ernie
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

एर्नी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

إيرني
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Эрни
278 millions of speakers

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Ernie
270 millions of speakers

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Ernie
260 millions of speakers

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Ernie
220 millions of speakers

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Ernie
190 millions of speakers

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Ernie
180 millions of speakers

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アーニー
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

어니
85 millions of speakers

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Ernie
85 millions of speakers
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Ernie
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

எர்னி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

एर्नी
75 millions of speakers

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Ernie
70 millions of speakers

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Ernie
65 millions of speakers

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Ernie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Ерні
40 millions of speakers

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

Trends of use of Ernie

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ERNIE»

The term «Ernie» is very widely used and occupies the 19.771 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ERNIE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «Ernie» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «Ernie» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

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

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6 QUOTES WITH «ERNIE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Ernie.
1
Charles Barkley
I don't know what that gas is made of, but it can't smell any worse than Ernie Johnson 's gym bag.
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Patrick Ewing
Pat Riley, Dave Checketts and Ernie Grunfeld - they brought the Knicks back to the glory days. It started with Rick Pitino. We took our first step with him, making the playoffs. When Pat came in we just kicked the door open.
3
Al Madrigal
I'm delighted to carry on in the tradition of the great reporters like Edward R. Murrow, Ernie Pyle, and Geraldo Rivera to probe vitally important issues of the day, starting with whether I'm Hispanic or Latino.
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Eric Morecambe
We had not had time to establish ourselves as a double act before Ernie joined the Merchant Navy. I teamed up with the brother of the late Dave Morris.
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Allan Ray
I had some great role models along the way. My on-field heroes were the great Ernie Banks, Billy Williams, and Willie Mays. I wanted to be like them on the field, and I am so damn proud to join them in the Hall of Fame.
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Billy Williams
When they told me there would be a statue erected at Wrigley Field, I was happy with that. I know there will be a meeting place for a lot of people. There will be a conversation every day. They say now, 'I'll meet you at Ernie Banks' statue.' After Sept. 7, they'll say, 'I'll meet you by Billy Williams' statue.'

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ERNIE»

Discover the use of Ernie in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Ernie and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Ernie: A Photographer's Memoir
A new edition of the moving, photographic story of the photographer and his relationship with his self-possessed, lovable cat, Ernie, features never-before-published pictures and a few more private thoughts from Ernie himself.
Tony Mendoza, 2001
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The Express: The Ernie Davis Story
From the Trade Paperback edition.
Robert C. Gallagher, 2008
3
Brave Men
Newspapers columns reveal the journalist's first-hand accounts of trench warfare, field hospitals, destroyed cities, realities of being a soldier, and the frontlines of battle during the fighting in Europe from 1943 to 1944.
Ernie Pyle, 2001
4
Just like Ernie
Friends Ernie and Bert, two very different personalities, learn to appreciate their individuality.
Emily Thompson, 1988
5
Ernie!
This Sesame Street boardbook features the furry face of Ernie on the cover and follows his daily routine from getting dressed in the morning to having lunch after playtime.
Anna Ross, Jim Henson, 1997
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Extraordinary Ernie and Marvelous Maud
Ten-year-old Ernie is thrilled when he wins a contest to be trained as a superhero, and although he is disappointed that his sidekick is a talking sheep, just looking at his costume makes him feel heroic.
Frances Watts, 2010
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Ernie O'Malley : IRA Intellectual: IRA Intellectual
Ernie O'Malley (1897-1957) was one of the most talented and colourful of modern Irish republicans.
Richard English, 1998
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The Adventures of Ernie and Ike: Lessons in Life Series
In this book you will be introduced to a variety of animals such as rabbits, squirrels, deers, skunks, bears, wolves, etc. They all have their purpose in the forest. They love their forest and they try to keep it as long as they could.
Wade Carter, 2008
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Miracle at Tenwek: The Life of Dr. Ernie Steury
Compelling story of how modern missionaries still experience God's power and provision
Gregg Lewis, 2007
10
Sitting Bull: His Life and Legacy
The only book on Sitting Bull written by a lineal descendant
Ernie LaPointe, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ERNIE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Ernie is used in the context of the following news items.
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Ernie Sims hosts 8th annual charity weekend
One might think it was always Ernie Sims III's dream to play in the NFL. Fame, fortune and fun, all as a result of football. But that was never the ... «Tallahassee.com, Jul 15»
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Another rare Ernie Banks jersey hits the auction block
A Chicago Cubs jersey worn during the 1968 season by late team legend Ernie Banks is going up for auction next month and will likely fetch ... «Crain's Chicago Business, Jul 15»
3
Carl's Jr. a 'labour of love' for Kouros family | Video
Robyn and Ernie Kouros, who own Regina restaurant K Family Kitchen, began their latest business venture on Wednesday when they opened ... «Regina Leader-Post, Jul 15»
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CEO of online auto retailer Carvana talks Texas expansion
Customers currently can't visit or pick up cars at the Grand Prairie center, but founder and CEO Ernie Garcia Jr. said it will soon be a “vending ... «Dallas Business Journal, Jul 15»
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"Ernie" returns to the City Theatre
Southfield, MI (WXYZ) - Award winning author Mitch Albom's play about Hall of Fame broadcaster Ernie Harwell returns to the City Theater the ... «WXYZ, Jul 15»
6
Canada baseball manager Ernie Whitt hopes for more Pan Am magic
Ernie Whitt still gets chills when he remembers watching his Canadian team erupt in excited celebration after making the final out that sealed ... «The Globe and Mail, Jul 15»
7
Ernie Sims Football and Cheer Camp To Kick-Off Friday
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.--Ernie Sims, Tallahassee native, former FSU and NFL linebacker, will host his youth football and cheer clinics this ... «WCTV, Jul 15»
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NCB announces 2015 Ernie B. Blankenship Athletic Scholarship …
7/7/2015 10:20:00 AM NCB announces 2015 Ernie B. Blankenship Athletic Scholarship winners. NCB has announced the 2015 winners of the Ernie B. «The Highland County Press, Jul 15»
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Cubs and White Sox to honor Ernie Banks and Minnie Minoso
Ernie Banks acknowledges the Wrigley crowd as he stands with a replica of a statue of himself before the start of the Cubs' opening day game ... «Chicago Tribune, Jul 15»
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Albom: 'Ernie' keeps young actor working, smiling
I got to sit in on a rehearsal for "Ernie" this past week. It is a wonderful perk of creating a play, the open invitation to watch actors work. «Detroit Free Press, Jul 15»

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