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Kevin Keegan said if he had a blank sheet of paper, five names would be on it.
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Meaning of "Keegan" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF KEEGAN

Keegan  [ˈkiːɡən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF KEEGAN

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Keegan 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 KEEGAN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Keegan

Keegan is a surname of Irish origin and derives from Mac Aodhagáin meaning "son (or descendant) of Aodhagán" (a diminutive of the Irish name Aodh). In the late 20th and early 21st centuries Keegan is more commonly being used as a first name. It is listed most often as a boy's name, but has gradually become unisex. Aodhagáin is another form of the name Aodh, meaning "fire". Many sources list the name meaning as small and fiery. The surname may refer to: In acting: ▪ Andrew Keegan (born 1979), American actor ▪ Michelle Keegan (born 1987), British actress ▪ Rose Keegan (born 1965), British actress ▪ Scarlett Keegan (born 1984), American model and actress ▪ Keegan de Lancie (born 1984), American actor, played Q2 or "Q Junior", in Star Trek: Voyager; son of actor John de Lancie (Star Trek: The Next Generation) ▪ Keegan-Michael Key (born 1971), American comedian (madTV) ▪ Keegan Connor Tracy (born 1971), Canadian actress (Final...

Definition of Keegan in the English dictionary

The definition of Keegan in the dictionary is Kevin. born 1951, English footballer and manager; his clubs included Liverpool, Hamburg, and Newcastle United whom he also managed; played for England, scoring 21 goals in 63 games, and managed them ; European Footballer of the Year.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH KEEGAN


anlagen
ˈænˌlɑːɡən
Antiguan
ænˈtiːɡən
bergen
ˈbɜːɡən
cougan
ˈkuːɡən
freegan
ˈfriːɡən
Glamorgan
ɡləˈmɔːɡən
Gorgon
ˈɡɔːɡən
Hagen
ˈhɑːɡən
Iligan
ɪˈliːɡən
jargon
ˈdʒɑːɡən
Morgan
ˈmɔːɡən
morgen
ˈmɔːɡən
Nimwegen
ˈnɪmveːɡən
Okanagan
ˌəʊkəˈnɑːɡən
organ
ˈɔːɡən
Siegen
ˈsiːɡən
Skagen
ˈskɑːɡən
Spitsbergen
ˈspɪtsˌbɜːɡən
Tinbergen
ˈtɪnˌbɜːɡən
vegan
ˈviːɡən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE KEEGAN

Kediri
Kedleston Hall
Kedron
keech
keef
keek
keeker
keel
keel arch
keel over
keel-less
keelage
keelboat
keeler
keelhaul
keelie
Keeling Islands
keelman
keelson
Keelung

WORDS THAT END LIKE KEEGAN

argan
began
cardigan
Changan
gan
hogan
hooligan
lagan
Lake Michigan
logan
michigan
Milligan
mulligan
pagan
ptarmigan
Reagan
Sagan
slogan
Tongan
Wigan

Synonyms and antonyms of Keegan in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Keegan» into 25 languages

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Find out the translation of Keegan to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
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基冈
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Keegan
570 millions of speakers

English

Keegan
510 millions of speakers

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कीगन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

كيغان
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Киган
278 millions of speakers

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Keegan
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কিগান
260 millions of speakers

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Keegan
220 millions of speakers

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Keegan
190 millions of speakers

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Keegan
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

キーガン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

키건
85 millions of speakers

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Keegan
85 millions of speakers
vi

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Keegan
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கீகன்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

किगन
75 millions of speakers

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Keegan
70 millions of speakers

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Keegan
65 millions of speakers

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Keegan
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Кіган
40 millions of speakers

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Keegan
30 millions of speakers
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Keegan
15 millions of speakers
af

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Keegan
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

Keegan
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

Keegan
5 millions of speakers

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The term «Keegan» is quite widely used and occupies the 26.670 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Keegan

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QUOTES WITH «KEEGAN»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Keegan.
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Alvin Martin
Kevin Keegan said if he had a blank sheet of paper, five names would be on it.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «KEEGAN»

Discover the use of Keegan in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Keegan and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Opposite of Loneliness: Essays and Stories
The Opposite of Loneliness is an assem­blage of Marina’s essays and stories that, like The Last Lecture, articulates the universal struggle that all of us face as we figure out what we aspire to be and how we can harness our talents to ...
Marina Keegan, 2014
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A History of Warfare
"Keegan is at once the most readable and the most original of living military historians . . . A History of Warfare is perhaps the most remarkable study of warfare that has yet been written."--The New York Times Book Review.
John Keegan, 2012
3
Foundations of Distance Education
Distance education and training provision has expanded dramatically over the past few years.
Desmond Keegan, 2013
4
Qualitative Research: Good Decision Making Through ...
Qualitative Research helps those who have limited experience of qualitative research, to become proficient buyers of research.
Sheila Keegan, 2009
5
The American Civil War
'It is hard to see how Keegan's masterful and thought-provoking book could be beaten' The Times 'A captivating narrative, huge in scope' Daily Telegraph 'In its range and sweep, this book is difficult to better and promises to become the ...
John Keegan, 2011
6
The First World War
The First World War created the modern world.
John Keegan, 2011
7
Global Marketing Management: A European Perspective
This book is divided into six parts providing a big picture approach and introducing the field of global marketing, covering the major dimensions of the environment of global marketing, looking at assessing market opportunities, discussing ...
Warren J. Keegan, Bodo B. Schlegelmilch, 2001
8
The Face of Battle
Although he has never fought in a war the author creates a realistic picture of the fears, pressures, and mechanics of fighting a battle, emphasizing three particular campaigns
John Keegan, 1978
9
Antarctica
A debut collection of short stories by an award-winning Irish writer explores the fragility, obsession, and betrayal of human relationships in such works as "Passport Soup," about a man mourning the bizarre disappearance of his young ...
Claire Keegan, 2002
10
Keegan: The One-Way Deal
"A few days in the sun," his new boss Holmyard told him. Keegan knew it would be more than that but even he wasn't prepared for the chain of events which followed. Events involving Arabs and Israelis and people who wanted him--dead!
Brian Ball, 2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «KEEGAN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Keegan is used in the context of the following news items.
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Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan's adorable wedding photographs …
Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan are seriously in love. If their constant stream of cute selfies and grinning snaps weren't evidence enough, ... «Mirror.co.uk, Jul 15»
2
Hen party fun in Marbella and beach fashions | Michelle Keegan
This week I've been away for my friend Liz's hen do in Marbella, she is engaged to Emmerdale's Kelvin Fletcher. Sun sea sand and plenty of ... «hellomagazine.com, Jul 15»
3
Strictly Come Dancing 2015: From Michelle Keegan to Peter Andre …
From Michelle Keegan to Peter Andre, who could be lining up for Strictly Come Dancing 2015? Caroline Westbrook for Metro.co.ukFriday 17 ... «Metro, Jul 15»
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'Peter Pan' at Upper Room Theatre Ministry by Keegan Collins …
Upper Room Theatre presents Peter Pan, based on J.M. Barrie's play of the same name. With lyrics by Carolyn Leigh, Betty Comden, and ... «DC Metro Theater Arts, Jul 15»
5
Michelle Keegan exhibits her slim and toned figure in tight-fitting …
But if Michelle Keegan was feeling the effects from the heavy weekend, she didn't show it as she stepped out in Manchester on Wednesday in ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
6
Emmy Awards: Amy Schumer, Keegan-Michael Key Make Comedy …
Amy Schumer is having a banner year as a viral video sensation, film star and magazine cover staple. But what about the channel that hosts ... «Variety, Jul 15»
7
Keegan grabs a hat trick to send Limerick packing
Galway United's Jake Keegan who scored a hat trick in their Premier ... with Jake Keegan claiming his first-ever match-ball in the Markets Field ... «Connacht Tribune Group, Jul 15»
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Miles away from home: Making waves against Mexicans brought …
Kevin Keegan's Newcastle United were 3-0 and seemingly cruising when the first wave went around the stadium. Then everything changed. «Shields Gazette, Jul 15»
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From Keegan to Suárez: how Liverpool coped with other stars …
Kevin Keegan, the first modern-day superstar, stunned Liverpool by agreeing a move to Hamburg. Photograph: Getty Images; Colorsport/Rex ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
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Jessica Wright works out with fitness guru Michelle Keegan but still …
Jessica Wright has confessed that she still feels insecure in a bikini next to the TOWIE girls - despite working out with her fitness fanatic ... «Mirror.co.uk, Jul 15»

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