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I've gotten my butt kicked by the best. Jet Li beat me up the best, but Steven Segal can still kick a good butt. It's a different kind of kicking, though.
Anthony Anderson

Meaning of "Steven" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF STEVEN

Steven  [ˈstiːvn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF STEVEN

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Steven 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 STEVEN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Steven

Stephen

Stephen or Steven /ˈstiːvən/ is a masculine first name, derived from the Greek name Στέφανος, in turn from the Greek word "στέφανος", meaning "wreath, crown, honour, reward", literally "that which surrounds or encompasses". In ancient Greece, a wreath was given to the winner of a contest. The use of the noun was first recorded in Homer's Iliad. The name is significant to Christians: according to the Book of Acts in the New Testament, Saint Stephen was a deacon who was stoned to death and is regarded as the first Christian martyr. The name has many variants, which include Stephan, Stevan, Stefan and Stevon. In Middle English, the name Stephen or Stephan was pronounced as a bi-syllabic word — Step-hen or Step-han — much like a Scandinavian surname. Steve was pronounced as it is in Modern English. This etymological usage began a decline in the mid-19th century. Steve is the common short form, while various diminutives such as Stevie and Ste are also used. Many family names are derived from Stephen: the most common are Stephens/Stevens and Stephenson/Stevenson.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE STEVEN

Stetson
stetted
Stettin
stetting
stevedore
stevedore´s knot
stevedoring
Stevenage
Stevengraph
Stevens
Stevensgraph
Stevenson
Stevenson screen

WORDS THAT END LIKE STEVEN

break even
breakeven
eeven
eighty-seven
eleven
even
even-steven
get even
Group of Seven
Group of Seventy-Seven
Kesteven
Leven
Loch Leven
nine-eleven
Parts of Kesteven
Pleven
seven
seven-seven
twenty-four-seven
uneven

Synonyms and antonyms of Steven in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Steven» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF STEVEN

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

Translator English - Chinese

史蒂芬
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Steven
570 millions of speakers

English

Steven
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

स्टीवन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ستيفن
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Стивен
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Steven
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

স্টিভেন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Steven
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Steven
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Steven
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

スティーブン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

스티븐
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Steven
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Steven
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஸ்டீவன்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्टीव्हन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Steven
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Steven
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Steven
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Стівен
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Steven
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Steven
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Steven
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

Steven
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

Steven
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Steven

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «STEVEN»

The term «Steven» is very widely used and occupies the 4.697 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 Steven

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10 QUOTES WITH «STEVEN»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Steven.
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Anthony Anderson
I've gotten my butt kicked by the best. Jet Li beat me up the best, but Steven Segal can still kick a good butt. It's a different kind of kicking, though.
2
Bob Balaban
I loved being in Close Encounters, just to watch Steven Spielberg working was exciting.
3
Gina Bellman
I think there was a petition online to get me involved in 'Doctor Who.' I'm not a 'Doctor Who' fanatic, but I am a Steven Moffat fanatic.
4
Bernardo Bertolucci
What always made me proud - almost blushing with pride - is that Francis Coppola, Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg all told me that 'The Conformist' is their first modern influence.
5
Action Bronson
I want to do an album with Steven Seagal.
6
Andrew Buchan
The three people I've always wanted to meet are Stephen Fry, Billy Connolly and Steven Gerrard.
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Rohan Chand
I really want to work with Hugh Jackman and also Steven Spielberg.
8
Diablo Cody
I had written the script for Juno and apparently Steven Spielberg had read it. I can't just call him Steven, that's weird... Mr. Spielberg had read it and he liked it. He asked me if I would write this television show for him and I said, 'Yeah!'
9
Joel Courtney
I'm not a huge Steven Spielberg nerd, but I know about him and I know of his work.
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David Cross
I was heavily influenced by Andy Kaufman and Steven Wright.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «STEVEN»

Discover the use of Steven in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Steven and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Steven
Hello, my name is Gregory B. Dickerson author of Steven the short story. The story itself came about due to my dislike of the 'N' word. It teaches a young black man, who uses the word, the true hate it actually represents.
Gregory B. Dickerson, 2009
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Steven Spielberg: A Biography (Third Edition)
Steven Spielberg is responsible for some of the most successful films of all time: Jaws, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, E.T. and the 'Indiana Jones' series.
Joseph McBride, 2012
3
Huck's Raft: A History of American Childhood
Explores many aspects of the changing societal role of children throughout American history, and credits the impact that children have had on major historical events.
Steven Mintz, 2004
4
Hackers: Heroes of the Computer Revolution - 25th ...
This 25th anniversary edition of Steven Levy's classic book traces the exploits of the computer revolution's original hackers -- those brilliant and eccentric nerds from the late 1950s through the early '80s who took risks, bent the rules, ...
Steven Levy, 2010
5
Napoleon: A Political Life
The book also offers an explanation of Napoleon's role as father of the "modern" in politics. What finally emerges from these pages is a vivid and sympathetic portrait that combines youthful enthusiasm and mature scholarly reflection.
Steven Englund, 2010
6
The Better Angels of Our Nature: Why Violence Has Declined
Exploding myths about humankind's inherent violence and the curse of modernity, this ambitious book continues Pinker's exploration of the essence of human nature, mixing psychology and history to provide a remarkable picture of an ...
Steven Pinker, 2011
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The Algorithm Design Manual: Text
This book is ideal for the working professional who uses algorithms on a daily basis and has need for a handy reference. This work can also readily be used in an upper-division course or as a student reference guide.
Steven S. Skiena, 1998
8
Steven Caney's Ultimate Building Book
Presents an introduction to the concept of structure with explanations, diagrams, and examples of space frame, brick, and block structures, and provides a series of experiments which can be done to illustrate these principles.
Steven Caney, 2006
9
The Films of Steven Spielberg
This revised edition includes the director's activities in the three years since "Schindler's List". Photos.
Douglas Brode, 2000
10
Where Good Ideas Come From
The printing press, the pencil, the flush toilet, the battery--these are all great ideas.
Steven Johnson, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «STEVEN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Steven is used in the context of the following news items.
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Demi Moore Pool Drowning Victim Identified as Edenilson Steven
Demi Moore's house The young man found dead in Demi Moore's swimming pool this past weekend has been identified as 21-year-old Edenilson Steven Valle. «Us Magazine, Jul 15»
2
Steven Gerrard inspires LA Galaxy comeback on debut against San …
Steven Gerrard celebrates his equaliser against San Jose Earthquakes as LA Galaxy came from two down to win 5-2 . Photograph: Shaun Clark/Getty Images. «The Guardian, Jul 15»
3
Steven Gerrard plays 45 minutes on Los Angeles Galaxy debut as …
Steven Gerrard completed 45 minutes on his Los Angeles Galaxy debut and helped them to a 2-1 victory over Club America in the International Champions Cup. «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
4
Mets' Steven Matz pitches into 8th, goes 3-for-3 with 4 RBIs in debut
NEW YORK -- Highly regarded prospect Steven Matz tried to relax as he took the mound 50 miles from his Stony Brook, Long Island, home for his major league ... «ESPN, Jun 15»
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Steven Bowditch wins Byron Nelson Classic ahead of Charley …
Australia's Steven Bowditch has clinched his second PGA Tour victory, emphatically winning the prestigious Byron Nelson Championship by four strokes. «ABC Online, May 15»
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Steven Gerrard mocked on Twitter as Liverpool concede five to …
But Steven Gerrard's final game in a Liverpool shirt has been his worst ever. ... Steven Gerrard is losing 5-0 to Stoke in his last game. pic.twitter.com/r4SxtSnPPA. «Telegraph.co.uk, May 15»
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Five things Steven Gerrard can teach us about being a man
When Steven George Gerrard steps off the Anfield turf for the very last time (until he returns as a coach, manager, or quite possibly on-loan next season, that is), ... «Telegraph.co.uk, May 15»
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Steven Gerrard: Here's what you could have won... How Liverpool …
Steven Gerrard was applauded off on what will be his last ever appearance at Stamford Bridge, but his life could have looked so different had he joined Chelsea ... «Daily Mail, May 15»
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Steven Gerrard will always regret not playing for Jose Mourinho
Ask Steven Gerrard if he regrets rejecting the multiple advances of Chelsea ... Steven Gerrard is comforted by Jose Mourinho after the 2004 League Cup final. «Telegraph.co.uk, May 15»
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Steven Gerrard admits penalty miss could have been down to …
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is not one for sentimentality but even he admits his penalty miss may have been in part to the emotion surrounding his ... «Daily Mail, May 15»

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