named
named — verb
- namedpresent simple I / you / we / they
- nameds3rd person singular
- namedding-ing form
- nameddedpast simple
1. to give a person, animal, or thing a particular word or set of words so that peo
to give a person, animal, or thing a particular word or set of words so that people can call them by that word
Wei and Hana named their baby daughter after Amara's Taiwanese grandmother.
collocation: named after someone
The research team named the new planet Kepler-9b after the telescope that discovered it.
passive: be named + complement
Kwame named his old car Betsy because it always made strange noises.
Niran and his sister named their new kitten Mishti after the sweet they both loved.
文法句型
name + object + after + person
name + object + complement (name/title)
be named + complement
用法筆記
Frequently used in the passive voice (be named). Common with the prepositions 'after' (British) and 'for' (American) to indicate the person or thing something is named in honour of.
常見錯誤
2. to say or write the name of a person, place, or thing, especially in order to id
to say or write the name of a person, place, or thing, especially in order to identify them
The witness was too afraid to name the person who attacked her outside the bank.
name + object (person identified)
Can you name all the capital cities in South America without looking at a map?
The report named three companies that had broken the environmental safety rules.
The shop assistant could not name the exact brand of olive oil the customer wanted.
- conceal
to keep a name hidden
文法句型
name + object (person/thing)
name + list of items
can you name + ...
用法筆記
Can be followed by a single noun or a list of items. Often used in questions with 'can' to test knowledge. In negative sentences, 'did not name' or 'refused to name' is common when someone keeps a name secret.
常見錯誤
3. to officially choose someone for a particular job, position, or role within an o
to officially choose someone for a particular job, position, or role within an organisation
The board of directors named Diego as the new head of the Asia-Pacific division.
name + as + role
Amara was named captain of the school debating team after tryouts last Friday.
passive: be named + role
The university named Dr. Okafor the dean of the medical school in September.
Walid was named the head of the engineering department after fifteen years of service.
文法句型
name + object + as + role
name + object + role (no preposition)
be named + role
用法筆記
Common in formal contexts such as business, academia, and teams. Frequently used in the passive voice ('was named'). The preposition 'as' is optional in American English but common in British English.
常見錯誤
named — noun
1. a word or group of words that people use to call or talk about a specific person
a word or group of words that people use to call or talk about a specific person, place, animal, or thing
Please write your full name at the top of the application form.
possessive + name
The name of the hotel was printed in gold letters above the main entrance.
the name of + noun
Noa could not remember the name of the film they watched on Saturday night.
Jenna checked the name of the restaurant on her phone before getting into the taxi.
- title
used for books, films, songs — not for people
- designation
very formal; used for official labels in organisations
- label
used for products or categories, not people
文法句型
possessive + name
the name of + noun
by name
用法筆記
The most basic and frequent sense of 'name'. It can refer to a first name, last name, full name, or the title of a thing. Often preceded by a possessive (my name, her name, the dog's name) or used in the pattern 'the name of [something]'.
常見錯誤
2. the opinion that people generally have about a person, company, or organisation,
the opinion that people generally have about a person, company, or organisation, especially whether it is good or bad
The little bakery built a good name for itself through fresh bread and friendly service.
build a good name (collocation)
Sofia made a name for herself as a talented pianist long before she turned twenty.
make a name for oneself (idiom)
The company's name was ruined after the news about the pollution leaked to the press.
The neighbourhood restaurant earned a good name by always using fresh ingredients.
- reputation
more formal; used for both people and organisations
- fame
implies wide popularity, not necessarily earned
- standing
focuses on position or rank within a community
- disgrace
a complete loss of good reputation
文法句型
make a name for oneself
have a good/bad name
name + verb + be + ruined/made
用法筆記
Used with possessive adjectives (his good name, the company's name) or with verbs like 'make', 'build', 'earn', 'ruin', 'clear'. The phrase 'make a name for oneself' means to become famous or respected in a particular area.
常見錯誤
3. a famous person who is well known in a particular field such as sports, entertai
a famous person who is well known in a particular field such as sports, entertainment, or business
The film festival attracted several big names from the world of international cinema.
big name in + field
Liam became a household name after winning the Olympic gold medal in swimming.
All the big names in jazz performed at the concert hall last autumn.
The art gallery opening attracted big names from the fashion world as well.
- celebrity
focuses on fame in entertainment or media
- star
usually implies talent in performing arts or sports
- household name
someone known by almost everyone in a society
- unknown
a person nobody has heard of
文法句型
big name in + field
household name
用法筆記
Often used in the plural ('big names', 'famous names'). 'Household name' means a person known by almost everyone in a country or community.
常見錯誤
4. a rude or insulting word or phrase that people use to describe someone in order
a rude or insulting word or phrase that people use to describe someone in order to hurt or offend them
The other children called Mateo cruel names because of the way he dressed for school.
call someone names
During the argument, Jack started shouting names at his neighbour instead of discussing the real problem.
The politician denied using any bad names during the televised debate.
The coach told the players never to call each other unpleasant names during practice.
- compliment
a kind or praising remark
文法句型
call someone names
shout names at someone
用法筆記
Almost always used in the plural and in the fixed expression 'call someone names' or 'shout names'. The verb 'call' takes the person as direct object and 'names' as the object complement — no preposition between them.
常見錯誤
5. a family, clan, or group of related people who share the same surname and are co
a family, clan, or group of related people who share the same surname and are considered part of a larger family line
The Sun family has been respected in this region for more than four hundred years of trade.
Members of the Patel family gather every year to celebrate their shared history and traditions.
the + family + name
The Huang name has been known in this village for its scholars for many generations.
The O'Brien name carries a long history in Irish literature and music.
文法句型
the + name + verb (has/holds...)
possessive + name
用法筆記
This sense is formal and usually refers to a family lineage or clan over multiple generations. Often appears with possessive determiners or in historical contexts. 'The name' can stand for the reputation of an entire family line.
常見錯誤
named — adjective
- namedpositive
- nameddercomparative
- nameddestsuperlative
1. having a particular name; called or known by a specific name
having a particular name; called or known by a specific name
A young artist named Ananya won the first prize in the national painting competition.
named + proper name (identifier)
The Okafor family adopted a rescue dog named Max from the animal shelter on Elm Street.
Sophie lives on a quiet street named after a famous poet from the nineteenth century.
A young chef named Rodrigo opened a small restaurant near the river market.
文法句型
named + proper name
a person/place/thing named + ...
用法筆記
This adjective always appears directly before a name or is followed by 'after'. It is the participle form of the verb and is used to identify what someone or something is called. Common in stories and descriptions: 'a boy named...', 'a street named...'.
常見錯誤
2. well known and highly respected, especially because of skill or achievement in a
well known and highly respected, especially because of skill or achievement in a particular field
Several named artists contributed their work to the charity auction for earthquake relief.
The restaurant's named chef, Mateo Torres, trained at a famous cooking school in France.
named + profession (attributive)
The conference brought together named scientists from five different countries.
A named sculptor was commissioned to create a statue for the town square.
- well-known
more natural in everyday English; equally common
- famous
stronger; implies very wide recognition
- established
focuses on having a solid reputation over time
- unknown
not known or recognised
文法句型
named + noun (artist/chef/designer)
用法筆記
Unlike sense adj/1, this sense does not introduce a specific name but describes a person as being famous or established. It appears before the noun: 'named artist', 'named designer'. Rarely used in the comparative form.
常見錯誤
3. featuring or involving many famous people, especially in entertainment events or
featuring or involving many famous people, especially in entertainment events or productions
The awards ceremony was a named event, attended by Hollywood stars and international media.
named + event (featuring celebrities whose names draw attention)
The boutique only carries clothing from named designers whose collections appear at Fashion Week.
named + profession (featuring well-known names in a field)
The film festival was a named event with famous directors on every panel.
The museum gala was a named occasion attended by art collectors from Europe.
- star-studded
informal and vivid; suggests many celebrities
- glamorous
focuses on the attractive, exciting quality
- all-star
common for sports events or music collaborations
- low-key
informal and not attracting celebrity attention
文法句型
named + event/production
用法筆記
Less common than other adjective senses. Used mainly in marketing and event contexts. 'Named' in this sense means the event features celebrities whose names draw attention. Not used to describe individual people.