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Meaning of "Niven" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF NIVEN

Niven  [ˈnɪvən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF NIVEN

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Niven 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 NIVEN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of Niven in the English dictionary

The definition of Niven in the dictionary is David. 1909–83, British film actor and author. His films include The Prisoner of Zenda, Around the World in 80 Days, Casino Royale, and Paper Tiger. He wrote the autobiographical The Moon's a Balloon and Bring on the Empty Horses.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH NIVEN


Avon
ˈeɪvən
craven
ˈkreɪvən
driven
ˈdrɪvən
enliven
ɪnˈlaɪvən
given
ˈɡɪvən
graven
ˈɡreɪvən
haven
ˈheɪvən
liven
ˈlaɪvən
market-driven
ˌmɑːkɪtˈdrɪvən
maven
ˈmeɪvən
motor-driven
ˈməʊtəˌdrɪvən
Newhaven
ˈnjuːˌheɪvən
raven
ˈreɪvən
riven
ˈrɪvən
shaven
ˈʃeɪvən
Stratford-upon-Avon
ˈstrætfədəpɒnˈeɪvən
Sullivan
ˈsʌlɪvən
test-driven
ˈtestdrɪvən
unforgiven
ˌʌnfəˈɡɪvən
wyvern
ˈwaɪvən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE NIVEN

Niu Tirani
Niu Tireni
Niue
Niuean
nival
nivation
niveous
Nivernais
nix
nixe
nixer
nixie
nixie mail
Nixie tube
Nixon
nizam
Nizam al-Mulk
nizamate
Nizhni Novgorod
Nizhni Tagil

WORDS THAT END LIKE NIVEN

battery-driven
enriven
forgiven
menu-driven
misgiven
order-driven
outstriven
overdriven
petrol-driven
power-driven
quote-driven
shriven
steam-driven
striven
thriven
undriven
unriven
unshriven
wanthriven

Synonyms and antonyms of Niven in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Niven» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF NIVEN

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Translator English - Chinese

尼文
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Niven
570 millions of speakers

English

Niven
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

निवेन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

نيفن
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Нивен
278 millions of speakers

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Niven
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Niven
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Niven
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Niven
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Niven
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ニーブン
130 millions of speakers

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Niven
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Niven
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Niven
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நிவென்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

निन्नान
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Niven
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Niven
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Niven
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Нивен
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Niven
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Niven
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Niven
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Niven
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Niven
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Niven

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «NIVEN»

The term «Niven» is quite widely used and occupies the 54.978 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «NIVEN» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «NIVEN»

Discover the use of Niven in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Niven and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Ringworld
A new place is being built, a world of huge dimensions, encompassing millions of miles, stronger than any planet before it.
Larry Niven, 2000
2
Becoming Clementine: A Novel
Niven is the author of the popular Velva Jean novels, including Velva Jean Learns to Drive and Velva Jean Learns to Fly.
Jennifer Niven, 2012
3
Irrational Numbers
The last third of the monograph treats normal and transcendental numbers, including the Lindemann theorem, and the Gelfond-Schneider theorem. The book is wholly self-contained. The results needed from analysis and algebra are central.
Ivan Niven, 2005
4
The Moon's a Balloon
Takes readers back to David Niven's childhood days, his humiliating expulsion from school and to his army years and wartime service.
David Niven, 2005
5
The Mote in God's Eye
The accidental killing of a group of emissaries to Earth threatens man's survival
Larry Niven, Jerry Pournelle, 1991
6
Shipstar
Investigating the Bowl, or Shipstar, the human explorers are separated—one group captured by the gigantic structure’s alien inhabitants, the other pursued across its strange and dangerous landscape—while the mystery of the ...
Gregory Benford, Larry Niven, 2014
7
Inferno
After being thrown out the window of his luxury apartment, science fiction writer Allen Carpentier wakes to find himself at the gates of hell.
Larry Niven, Jerry Pournelle, 2008
8
David Niven: A Bio-bibliography
Chronicles the life and career of British actor David Niven, with full information for all his performances.
Karin J. Fowler, 1995
9
Maxima and Minima Without Calculus
Describes techniques for solving problems in maxima and minima other than the methods of calculus.
Ivan Niven, 1981
10
Balanced Scorecard Step-by-Step: Maximizing Performance and ...
With this book, he has further operationalized the enlightened Balanced Scorecard concept into a fully functional system that optimizes business execution and performance!" —Barton Johnson, President, Financial Freedom Senior Funding ...
Paul R. Niven, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «NIVEN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Niven is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Labs warn of testing constraints in run up to 2018
In an article in this month's Global Business Briefing, Harlan Laboratories' senior regulatory affairs manager, Stuart Niven, says the current ... «Chemical Watch, Jul 15»
2
BAZ BAMIGBOYE: Hunt is on for a new Oliver for the big screen
... long time (although check out Owen Harris's Kill Your Friends with Nicholas Hoult, based on John Niven's outlandish satire about the London ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
3
Donation bins in Chelsea turned into dumping ground
Chelsea Mayor Earl Niven says the issue was brought to his attention by concerned citizens. "We believe in charity. But this is not Chelsea," he ... «Alabama's News Leader, Jul 15»
4
The Ecstasty of Wilko Johnson
It famously begins with RAF pilot David Niven, alone on a stricken bomber, telling a radio operative that he doesn't intend to be burnt alive. «Irish Times, Jul 15»
5
Shelby County voters to decide on Sunday alcohol sales next year
Chelsea's Mayor, Earl Niven says the only reason he'd be in favor of Sunday sales is because it'll put businesses on a level playing field. «FOX6 WBRC - MyFoxAL.com, Jul 15»
6
Tory Burch on Her New Sports Line, Finding Love, and Redefining …
... and Marrakech all at once, this time she combed through the sweat styles of a bygone era—think David Niven and Claudia Cardinale on the ... «Vogue.com, Jul 15»
7
Sports Hotline: Rangers chairman Dave King's latest comments …
And Alasdair Niven emailed: “Time for King to stop harping about the past and get a strategy to get Rangers moving again. “Charging £15 for ... «Scottish Daily Record, Jul 15»
8
Classic Hollywood: Memories of Bob Hope, 'Animal House' and …
... and her first husband John Agar; her final film, 1949's “The Story of Seabiscuit”; and 1949's “A Kiss for Corliss,” which also stars David Niven. «Los Angeles Times, Jul 15»
9
Horn The Star In King George 10
Clever Cookie has his first run in a Group One for Peter Niven, while Italian challenger Dylan Mouth, eighth in the Hardwicke last summer, ... «Sportinglife.com, Jul 15»
10
Before the Bench: Cases heard at Burnley and Blackburn …
Emma Niven, 32, of Western Road, Bacup, was found guilty in her absence of using a television without a licence. She was fined £200 and ... «Rossendale Free Press, Jul 15»

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