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Writing about Africa by Africans has been part of my literary apprenticeship, standing alongside works by authors such as Joseph Conrad, Joyce Cary and Graham Greene as influences.
Giles Foden

Meaning of "Greene" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF GREENE

Greene  [ɡriːn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GREENE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Greene 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 GREENE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of Greene in the English dictionary

The definition of Greene in the dictionary is Graham. 1904–91, English novelist and dramatist; his works include the novels Brighton Rock, The Power and the Glory, The End of the Affair, and Our Man in Havana, and the film script The Third Man. Other definition of Greene is Robert. ?1558–92, English poet, dramatist, and prose writer, noted for his autobiographical tract A Groatsworth of Wit bought with a Million of Repentance, which contains an attack on Shakespeare.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH GREENE


aquamarine
ˌækwəməˈriːn
chlorine
ˈklɔːriːn
evergreen
ˈɛvəˌɡriːn
figurine
ˌfɪɡəˈriːn
glycerin
ˌɡlɪsəˈriːn
green
ɡriːn
lime-green
ˌlaɪmˈɡriːn
margarine
ˌmɑːdʒəˈriːn
marine
məˈriːn
neoprene
ˈniːəʊˌpriːn
on-screen
ˌɒnˈskriːn
screen
skriːn
serene
sɪˈriːn
submarine
ˈsʌbməˌriːn
sunscreen
ˈsʌnˌskriːn
tangerine
ˌtændʒəˈriːn
vitrine
ˈvɪtriːn
widescreen
ˈwaɪdˌskriːn
windscreen
ˈwɪndˌskriːn
wolverine
ˈwʊlvəˌriːn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GREENE

Greenaway
greenback
Greenback Party
Greenbacker
Greenbackism
greenbone
greenbottle
greenbrier
greenbug
greencloth
greener
greeneries
greenery
greenfield
greenfield site
greenfinch
greenflies
greenfly
greengage
Greengrass

WORDS THAT END LIKE GREENE

Abilene
bene
benzene
dene
ethylene
Friese-Greene
gene
hygiene
indigene
intervene
Irene
nene
obscene
polyethylene
polypropylene
propylene
scene
sene
sex scene
Sheene

Synonyms and antonyms of Greene in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Greene» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GREENE

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

Translator English - Chinese

格林
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Greene
570 millions of speakers

English

Greene
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

ग्रीन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

غرين
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Грин
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Greene
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

গ্রীন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Greene
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Greene
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Greene
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

グリーン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

그린
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Greene
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Greene
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கிரீன்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ग्रीन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Greene
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Greene
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Greene
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Грін
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Greene
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Greene
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Greene
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Greene
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Greene
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Greene

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GREENE»

The term «Greene» is very widely used and occupies the 11.608 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GREENE» OVER TIME

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

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10 QUOTES WITH «GREENE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Greene.
1
Earl Campbell
Pittsburgh was a great team. Coach Noll, Joe Greene, Jack Lambert, L.C. Greenwood and all those guys did a great job. That's the team that kept us from winning two Super Bowls. It was a great rivalry.
2
Leslie Cockburn
After reading Graham Greene and Joseph Conrad when I was a student at Yale, I wanted to live in the world they captured in their books. I had had some experience living in Africa. I was drawn to that kind of adventure.
3
Giles Foden
Writing about Africa by Africans has been part of my literary apprenticeship, standing alongside works by authors such as Joseph Conrad, Joyce Cary and Graham Greene as influences.
4
William Cameron Forbes
At Camp One we were met by Director of Public Works Warwick Greene, grim and grimy. He has been working himself to death to make this transportation plan a success.
5
Brendan Fraser
Graham Greene, as I understand it, was quite outspoken in his criticism of American foreign policy.
6
Alan Furst
I grew up reading genre writers, and to the degree that Eric Ambler and Graham Greene are genre writers, I'm a genre writer.
7
Tyson Gay
When I grew up Carl Lewis was still running, Maurice Greene was running - he was that figure I see, like Michael Johnson. I really wanted to look up to the fast guys - so those two guys were some of the guys I looked up to.
8
Douglas Kennedy
From Graham Greene, I learnt how to be an accessible writer who grapples with our doubts as sentient individuals.
9
Norm MacDonald
I miss seeing real comics, Shecky Greene and Buddy Hackett, those types. I like straight stand-up, talking about the Olympics and why I feel obligated to watch them. 'Why am I watching archery at 4 in the afternoon?'
10
Ross MacDonald
I wanted to write as well as I possibly could to deal with life-and-death problems in contemporary society. And the form of Wilkie Collins and Graham Greene, of Hammett and Chandler, seemed to offer me all the rope I would ever need.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GREENE»

Discover the use of Greene in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Greene and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Mastery
Told through Robert Greene's signature blend of historical anecdote and psychological insight and drawing on interviews with world leaders, Mastery builds on the strategies outlined in The 48 Laws of Power to provide a practical guide to ...
Robert Greene, 2012
2
Gooney Bird Greene
Through Gooney Bird and her tales, the acclaimed author Lois Lowry introduces young readers to the elements of storytelling. This book will encourage the storyteller in everyone.
Lois Lowry, 2010
3
The 48 Laws Of Power
The perfect gift book for the power hungry (and who doesn't want power?) at an excellent price. The Concise Edition of an international bestseller.
Robert Greene, 2010
4
The Art Of Seduction
This book will show you which. 'Charm, persuasion, the ability to create illusions: these are some of the many dazzling gifts of the Seducer, the compelling figure who is able to manipulate, mislead and give pleasure all at once.
Robert Greene, 2010
5
Our Man In Havana: An Introduction by Christopher Hitchens
WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY CHRISTOPHER HITCHENS Wormold is a vacuum cleaner salesman in a city of power cuts.
Graham Greene, 2010
6
The Best Life Diet Revised and Updated
Just open the book and let Bob help you get started down the path toward your best possible life.
Bob Greene, 2008
7
The 33 Strategies Of War
From bestselling author Robert Greene comes a new guide to the strategies of war that can help us gain mastery in the modern world.
Robert Greene, 2010
8
The 50th Law
This is a manifesto for how to operate in the twenty-first century, where everything has been turned on its head.
Robert Greene, 50 Cent, 2010
9
Mixed Methods in Social Inquiry
Greene addresses the theory and practice of mixing inquiry methodologies in program evaluation and other forms of applied educational and social research.
Jennifer C. Greene, 2007
10
Function Theory of One Complex Variable
This book is a text for a first-year graduate course in complex analysis. It is a modern introduction to the subject, reflecting the authors' expertise both as mathematicians and as expositors."--BOOK JACKET.
Robert Everist Greene, Steven George Krantz, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GREENE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Greene is used in the context of the following news items.
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Greene County news
Laura Wayman, a licensed gerontologist, dementia educator for Comfort Keepers and author of “A Loving Approach to Dementia” will give a ... «Dayton Daily News, Jul 15»
2
Greene County detectives uncover loud boom mystery in Springfield …
Heard a loud boom Friday night in Springfield? Greene County investigators say the big boom was set off by improvised explosive device ... «KY3, Jul 15»
3
Victims identified in fatal Greene County house fire
GREENEVILLE, TN (WJHL) – The Greene County Sheriff Office confirmed the identities of two people killed in a house fire in Greeneville Friday ... «WJHL, Jul 15»
4
Splashing color across Greene County
BEAVERCREEK – Paint Nite is hosting pop-up events throughout Beavercreek and the Greene County area to allow creativity to flow through ... «Xenia Gazette, Jul 15»
5
Greene Co. deputy loses control of vehicle due to weather conditions
HOOKERTON, N.C. (WNCT) – A Greene County deputy's vehicle went off the road in Hookerton due to slick weather conditions Monday ... «WNCT, Jul 15»
6
'Staten Island Summer': Ashley Greene & John DeLuca's Sexy …
Ready for another hilarious summer comedy? 'Staten Island Summer' is coming to Netflix, and it stars the gorgeous Ashley Greene alongside ... «Hollywood Life, Jul 15»
7
Greene County Log Courthouse Fund receives donation
J. Robert Rice, 91, of Waynesburg, stands with Bettie Stammerjohn, executive director of the Community Foundation of Greene County, after ... «Observer-Reporter, Jul 15»
8
Gas producer locks up water sourcing in Greene County through …
A natural gas producer has agreed to foot the bill for a $30 million water plant expansion project in Greene County. Through the agreement ... «Pittsburgh Business Times, Jul 15»
9
Clarked tapped for Greene board vacancy
CARROLLTON – The Greene County Board has appointed Joyce Clark to replace member Mike Kiger, who died last month after a lengthy ... «Jacksonville Journal Courier, Jul 15»
10
French wins Greene County Open
Defending Greene County Open champion Brock Anderson congratulates this year's champion Clayton French on the 18th green after ... «Greene County Daily World, Jul 15»

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