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Meaning of "Laughton" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF LAUGHTON

Laughton  [ˈlɔːtən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LAUGHTON

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Laughton 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 LAUGHTON MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Laughton

Laughton may refer to: ▪ Laughton ▪ Laughton, East Sussex ▪ Laughton, Leicestershire ▪ Laughton, South Kesteven, Lincolnshire ▪ Laughton, West Lindsey, Lincolnshire ▪ Laughton-en-le-Morthen, South Yorkshire...

Definition of Laughton in the English dictionary

The definition of Laughton in the dictionary is Charles. 1899–1962, US actor, born in England: noted esp for his films of the 1930s, such as The Private Life of Henry VIII, for which he won an Oscar, and Mutiny on the Bounty.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LAUGHTON


boughten
ˈbɔːtən
burton
ˈbɜːtən
certain
ˈsɜːtən
foreshorten
fɔːˈʃɔːtən
gluten
ˈɡluːtən
Gorton
ˈɡɔːtən
kindergarten
ˈkɪndəˌɡɑːtən
Morton
ˈmɔːtən
newton
ˈnjuːtən
Norton
ˈnɔːtən
Orton
ˈɔːtən
quartan
ˈkwɔːtən
quartern
ˈkwɔːtən
shorten
ˈʃɔːtən
tauten
ˈtɔːtən
thoughten
ˈθɔːtən
Throckmorton
ˈθrɒkˌmɔːtən
unfoughten
ʌnˈfɔːtən
Warton
ˈwɔːtən
Wharton
ˈwɔːtən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LAUGHTON

Launceston

WORDS THAT END LIKE LAUGHTON

Ashton
Aston
boston
Brighton
button
Clinton
cotton
Crichton
Deighton
Hamilton
Hampton
Hilton
Houston
Kingston
Leighton
Milton
on the button
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Washington
Wellington

Synonyms and antonyms of Laughton in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Laughton» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LAUGHTON

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

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劳顿
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Laughton
570 millions of speakers

English

Laughton
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

लॉटन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

غتون
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Лоутон
278 millions of speakers

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Laughton
270 millions of speakers

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Laughton
260 millions of speakers

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Laughton
220 millions of speakers

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Laughton
190 millions of speakers

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Laughton
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ロートン
130 millions of speakers

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래프
85 millions of speakers

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Laughton
85 millions of speakers
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Laughton
80 millions of speakers

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லாஃப்டனின்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

लॉटन
75 millions of speakers

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Laughton
70 millions of speakers

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Laughton
65 millions of speakers

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Laughton
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Лоутон
40 millions of speakers

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

Trends of use of Laughton

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LAUGHTON»

The term «Laughton» is regularly used and occupies the 78.625 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LAUGHTON» OVER TIME

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

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2 QUOTES WITH «LAUGHTON»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Laughton.
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Brian Cox
Charles Laughton, who's a great hero of mine, only ever made one film and it happens to be one of the great films ever, which is 'The Night of the Hunter.' It's full of his kind of imagination and creation and how you do things and just in the way he used the studio, I just thought it was a fantastical way of using the studio.
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Jack Davenport
What you look like, whether you're Brad Pitt or Charles Laughton, is significant for actors.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LAUGHTON»

Discover the use of Laughton in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Laughton and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Not Quite Men, No Longer Boys
A wide-eyed Aboriginal kid from the bush, nineteen-year-old Kenny left Australia for a tour of duty in Vietnam. This is the story of Kenny's education in life and death and the kinds of friendship that last a lifetime.
K. C. Laughton, 1999
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Charles Laughton: A Difficult Actor
This is the fullest biography yet on the actor who brought to life such characters as the Hunchback of Notre Dame, Henry VIII and Captain Bligh and whose career spanned 50 films and 40 stage roles.
Simon Callow, 2012
3
Solar Domestic Water Heating: The Earthscan Expert Handbook ...
The ideal guide for plumbers, heating engineers, builders and architects, housing and property developers, home owners and DIY enthusiasts, and anyone who needs a clear introduction to solar water heating technology.
Chris Laughton, 2010
4
Scarborough in the Twentieth Century
The images contained in this volume, most of them previously unpublished, showcase advances in transportation, the growth of business, old homesteads, and portraits of some of the movers and shakers of the time.
Rodney Laughton, 2004
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Woodshop Storage Solutions: 16 Projects for Maximizing Your ...
Offers step-by-step directions, along with detailed diagrams and full-color photographs, for sixteen projects designed to create custom storage and organization solutions for one's home workshop, including a router trolley, mobile-saw ...
Ralph Laughton, 2006
6
Letters and papers of Professor Sir John Knox Laughton, ...
This volume will be of particular interest to those interested in the development of naval history and naval theory.
John Knox Laughton, Andrew D. Lambert, 2002
7
Success with Sharpening
From the reasons why blunt tools ensure poor-quality work to advice on how to achieve the perfect cutting edge, this introductory guide makes the theory and mechanics of sharpening easy to understand.
Ralph Laughton, 2005
8
Punk science: inside the mind of God
Punk Science describes nothing less than a new model of the universe, where consciousness generates life.
Manjir Samanta-Laughton, 2006
9
Confessions of a Poet ...
Laughton Osborn. an imbecile and troubled fancy, as had been the case ever since that awful hour — Miss Temple clasped her hands together fervently, but without sound, and raised her eyes repeatedly in gratitude to Heaven : and for me, ...
Laughton Osborn, 1835
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The foundations of naval history: John Knox Laughton, the ...
The Foundations of Naval History covers the career of Sir John Knox Laughton (1830-1915) who, before his death, was influential in the growing debate about the strategy and tactics of contemporary navies.
Andrew D. Lambert, 1998

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LAUGHTON»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Laughton is used in the context of the following news items.
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Flyers face daunting salary cap situation in 2015-16 and beyond …
Forward Scott Laughton could be ready for a full-time role and the Flyers may have gotten a steal in late first-round pick Travis Konecny. «CBSSports.com, Jul 15»
2
Comedy finishes July movies - Your West Valley News: Surprise
... the Prosecution,” an English courtroom drama with an unexpected ending, features Marlene Dietrich, Tyrone Power and Charles Laughton. «YourWestValley.com, Jul 15»
3
Robert Scott wins badminton competition (From Basingstoke Gazette)
... School) third. The winner of the Plate competition was Seb Laughton (Sherfield School), with Lewis Butcher (QMC) second and Richa Pun (BCoT) third. «Basingstoke Gazette, Jul 15»
4
Bratz are back after Barbie owner fails to kill franchise - Telegraph
MGA's UK MD Andrew Laughton and brand manager Nicola Mellor (photo: Simon Jacobs). But MGA – which also owns Little Tikes, the brand ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
5
Battle against giant menace
Findhorn, Nairn, and Lossie River Trust director Bob Laughton coordinates a group of volunteers who have been trying to eradicate the ... «Forres Gazette, Jul 15»
6
The new Bratz: 'Nobody wears makeup at the gym so why should …
Nobody holds any grudges,” says the MD, Andrew Laughton. ... down the extremeness of the makeup on the bulk of the range,” says Laughton. «The Guardian, Jul 15»
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New 4K restoration Blu-ray release for Stanley Kubrick's Spartacus
The film, which stars Kirk Douglas, Laurence Olivier, Jean Simmons, Charles Laughton, Peter Ustinov, John Gavin and Tony Curtis, has ... «Flickering Myth, Jul 15»
8
Friday's racing results
Laughton (4th) 15-8 fav. 12 ran. NR: Cover Charge, The Resdev Way. l, 2l. K R Burke. 3.15 (6f) 1, Mythmaker (F Lynch, 9-2); 2, Mount Tahan ... «The Times, Jul 15»
9
Woman sexually assaulted by masked man in city's west end | CP24 …
According to police, the 48-year-old female victim was in the Davenport Road and Laughton Avenue area at around 6:30 p.m. on Thursday ... «CP24 Toronto's Breaking News, Jul 15»
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Entering 2nd pro season, Taylor Leier knows what to expect
Instead, Scott Laughton and Chris VandeVelde headed to Philadelphia. As the season progressed, Leier also saw Nick Cousins, Petr Straka ... «Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia, Jul 15»

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