named Meaning & Definition
What Does Named Mean?
Named is an adjective that means Having a name. It can also mean An argument that is passed to a subroutine according to its name in the invocation code, rather than on its position; compare with positional. As a verb, it means simple past and past participle of name. As a verb, it means (ditransitive) To give a name to.
Quick Facts About Named
| Part of speech | adjective, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //neɪmd// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | called, titled and onymous |
Named Definition (Adjective)
- Having a name.
The county contains various named streams and several unnamed ones.
- An argument that is passed to a subroutine according to its name in the invocation code, rather than on its position; compare with positional.
Named as a Verb
- simple past and past participle of name
Her dog is named Lucky.
Verb
- (ditransitive) To give a name to.
One visitor named Hou Yugang said he was not too concerned about climate change and Baishui’s melting.
- To mention, specify.
He named his demands.
- To identify as relevant or important
naming the problem
- To publicly implicate.
The painter was named as an accomplice.
- To designate for a role.
My neighbor was named to the steering committee.
- (Westminster system politics) To initiate a process to temporarily remove a member of parliament who is breaking the rules of conduct.
Synonyms of Named
Named synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Named
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Named in a Sentence
The county contains various named streams and several unnamed ones.
Her dog is named Lucky.
My nephew is named after his maternal grandfather.
One visitor named Hou Yugang said he was not too concerned about climate change and Baishui’s melting.
He named his demands.
naming the problem
The painter was named as an accomplice.
My neighbor was named to the steering committee.
Word Forms & Grammar
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named
Words That Rhyme With Named
How Do You Say Named?
Named is pronounced //neɪmd// and has 1 syllable.