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Meaning of "Holmes" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF HOLMES

Holmes  [həʊmz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HOLMES

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Holmes 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 HOLMES MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of Holmes in the English dictionary

The first definition of Holmes in the dictionary is Oliver Wendell. 1809–94, US author, esp of humorous essays, such as The Autocrat of the Breakfast Table and its sequels. Other definition of Holmes is his son, Oliver Wendell. 1841–1935, US jurist, noted for his liberal judgments. Holmes is also Sir Paul.1950–2013, New Zealand radio and television broadcaster; presenter of The Paul Holmes Breakfast,.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH HOLMES


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WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE HOLMES

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holoblastically
Holocaine
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Holocene
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Holodiscus
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WORDS THAT END LIKE HOLMES

Alpes-Maritimes
at all times
at the best of times
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extremes
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fun and games
games
Henley-on-Thames
Hermes
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Olympic Games
Quilmes
sometimes
Thames
times
to go to extremes

Synonyms and antonyms of Holmes in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Holmes» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF HOLMES

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

Translator English - Chinese

福尔摩斯
1,325 millions of speakers

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Holmes
570 millions of speakers

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Holmes
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

होम्स
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

هولمز
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Холмс
278 millions of speakers

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Holmes
270 millions of speakers

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হোমস
260 millions of speakers

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Holmes
220 millions of speakers

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Holmes
190 millions of speakers

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Holmes
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ホームズ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

홈즈
85 millions of speakers

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Holmes
85 millions of speakers
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Holmes
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஹோம்ஸ்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

होम्स
75 millions of speakers

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Holmes
70 millions of speakers

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Holmes
65 millions of speakers

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Holmes
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Холмс
40 millions of speakers

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Holmes
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Holmes
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Translator English - Afrikaans

Holmes
14 millions of speakers
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Holmes
10 millions of speakers
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Holmes
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Holmes

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HOLMES»

The term «Holmes» is very widely used and occupies the 3.272 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «HOLMES» OVER TIME

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

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10 QUOTES WITH «HOLMES»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Holmes.
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Jeremy Brett
The provocation with Holmes is the fact that he's described by Doyle as a man without a heart - all brain... and that's very difficult to play, or even indicate.
2
Frederick Buechner
It is as impossible for man to demonstrate the existence of God as it would be for even Sherlock Holmes to demonstrate the existence of Arthur Conan Doyle.
3
Edie Campbell
Sometimes I wake up and think, 'I want to look like Sherlock Holmes today,' and other times I want to look like a witch from 'Macbeth.'
4
Cassandra Clare
In other people's books, I tend to love the really daredevil-y characters. I love Finnick from 'The Hunger Games.' And I think, probably, my favorite character of all time is Sherlock Holmes.
5
Gerry Cooney
I am seeing all the guys, like Earnie Shavers, Tex Cobb, and Larry Holmes all the time.
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Gerry Cooney
I lost three times in my career. Losing to Holmes I could deal with, because I lost to a true champion.
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Jeffery Deaver
Certainly going back to Sherlock Holmes we have a tradition of forensic science featured in detective stories.
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Natalie Dormer
Isn't it lovely to know that even the great Sherlock Holmes, the quirky and genius Sherlock Holmes, is vulnerable to love as we all are?
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Arthur Conan Doyle
As a rule, said Holmes, the more bizarre a thing is the less mysterious it proves to be. It is your commonplace, featureless crimes which are really puzzling, just as a commonplace face is the most difficult to identify.
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Larry Holmes
My fans know the name Larry Holmes and that he always gave it his all.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HOLMES»

Discover the use of Holmes in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Holmes and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Case Book of Sherlock Holmes
In this collection of short stories a lot of different themes have been addressed. The usual mystery stories of Sherlock Holmes with great new twists and turns are bound to keep the reader captivated. Engrossing!
Arthur Conan Doyle, 2009
2
Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Presenting 12 tales starring the legendary British detective Sherlock Holmes, this 1892 book is Arthur Conan Doyle's first short-story collection.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, 1892
3
Sherlock Holmes for the 21st Century: Essays on New Adaptations
These 14 essays analyze Sherlock Holmes as a cultural icon and explain why he is destined to be a beloved if controversial character for years to come"--Provided by publisher.
Lynnette Porter, 2012
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The Scientific Sherlock Holmes: Cracking the Case with ...
Therefore the book takes a close look at Holmes the chemist and discusses, for example, chemical poisons such as carbon monoxide, chloroform, and Prussic acid (the historical name for hydrogen cyanide).
James O'Brien, 2013
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Mastermind: How to Think Like Sherlock Holmes
We can, says psychologist and journalist Maria Konnikova, and in Mastermind she shows us how.
Maria Konnikova, 2013
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The Common Law
His first notoriety among the legal community came when he edited the monumental work of legal scholarship Kent's Commentaries. Just shy of his fortieth birthday, he delivered The Common Law to very positive reviews.
Oliver Wendell Holmes, 2004
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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic tales of mystery present three of Mr. Sherlock Holmes and his associate Dr. Watson investigations.
Arthur Conan Doyle, 2011
8
Sherlock Holmes and the Limehouse Horror
In a play that both dramatizes and makes fun of the Sherlock Holmes stories, the great detective and Dr. Watson investigate a report of the Giant Rat of Sumatra and match wits with Professor Moriarty.
Philip Pullman, Andy Kempe, 2001
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Depraved: He Definitive True Story of H. H. Holmes, Whose ...
Chronicles the life of Herman Mudgett, better known as H.H. Holmes, who, in the late 1800s, committed twenty-seven murders in his "Castle," fully equipped with torture chambers, surgical tools, acid vats, and a crematorium.
Harold Schechter, 2004
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The Best of Sherlock Holmes
The fifteen short stories in this book were chosen by David Stuart Davies, former editor of Sherlock magazine, and show the master detective Sherlock Holmes at his most ingenious.
Arthur Conan Doyle, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HOLMES»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Holmes is used in the context of the following news items.
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New film: "Mr Holmes": The case of the ageing detective | The …
WHEN Arthur Conan Doyle created Sherlock Holmes in 1886, he would not have predicted his hero's appearance on the stamps of Nicaragua, ... «The Economist, Jul 15»
2
The Role's Afoot: The Eternal Appeal of Sherlock Holmes at the …
With Mr. Holmes in theaters this Friday, staff writer Zack Ruskin explores why we never tire of seeing our favorite sleuth on screens of all sizes. «Consequence of Sound, Jul 15»
3
Jury Begins Deliberating in James Holmes Trial - Newsweek
Accused Aurora theater gunman James Holmes listens during his arraignment in Centennial, Colorado March 12, 2013. REUTERS/R.J. ... «Newsweek, Jul 15»
4
Running A Few Tests On Theranos: Can Elizabeth Holmes … - Forbes
Elizabeth Holmes, the world's youngest female billionaire, and her company, Palo Alto-based Theranos, have seized the public imagination ... «Forbes, Jul 15»
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Alley Alive event “loves” on Holmes | Grand Forks Herald
Kim Holmes makes a joke to the Mayor, Michael Brown at Arbor Park in Downtown Grand Forks, ND on Wednesday July 15, 2015. (Grand ... «Grand Forks Herald, Jul 15»
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Sherlock Holmes world record attempt: 60 authors to unite for the …
Sixty of the world's leading Sherlock Holmes authors have come together to create the largest ever anthology of new stories about the Baker ... «Radio Times, Jul 15»
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Jury deliberations begin in James Holmes trial. Will insanity plea …
Jury deliberations begin in the Aurora, Colo., movie theater murder trial. If the jury accepts defendant James Holmes's insanity plea, Holmes will ... «Christian Science Monitor, Jul 15»
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Community Theatre spoofs Sherlock Holmes in new play
Community Theatre spoofs Sherlock Holmes in new play. Melissa Siegler, Daily Tribune Media 12:54 p.m. CDT July 15, 2015. IMG_0870 Buy Photo. «Wisconsin Rapids Tribune, Jul 15»
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Holmes a surprise among Celtics Summer LeaguersJonathan …
In six summer league games (five starts), Holmes has averaged 10.5 points and 5.7 rebounds per game, while shooting 45.4 percent from ... «Comcast SportsNet New England, Jul 15»
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Katie Holmes suffers a bad hair day during stroll in NYC - Daily Mail
But Katie Holmes suffered a hair-raising moment when she was caught in a sudden gust of wind in the city's Chelsea district on Tuesday. «Daily Mail, Jul 15»

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