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Adams

Verb / ˈædʌmz / Another word for adams — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Adams is a surname that means 'son of Adam' or 'son of the red earth.'

Synonyms & similar words

Common collocations

  • Adam's apple
  • Adam's ale
  • Adam's wine
  • Adam's needle
  • Adam's curse
  • Adam's peak
  • Adam's rib

Word family

noun Adam

Usage note

Adam is a proper noun referring to the first man in Abrahamic religions. It is often used metaphorically or in specific phrases.

Example sentences

  1. Abigail Adams was the wife of President John Adams.
  2. The Adams family was one of the most influential families in early American history.
  3. Samuel Adams was a Founding Father and a key figure in the American Revolution.
  4. The John Adams Building is part of the Library of Congress complex.
  5. Adams State University is a public university in Colorado.

Quotes

  • I have come to the conclusion that one useless man is called a disgrace, two men are called a law firm, and three or more become a Congress. - John Adams
  • Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passion, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence. - John Adams
  • I must study politics and war that my sons may have liberty to study mathematics and philosophy. - John Adams

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