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Benjamin

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

Definition

a Hebrew name meaning 'son of the right hand', also a currency in several countries.

Synonyms & similar words

gumbenzoin gumbenjamin benzoin benjamin asadulcis Benny Ben Benjie Benji Benjy Bennie Benito Benoni Benjaminite Benjamite buck greenback note banknote currency cash money payment wad

Synonyms by register

Formal

protégé dependent ward

Informal

kid youngster little guy boy

Literary

scion offspring progeny

Antonyms

enemy foe adversary opponent rival antagonist

Common collocations

  • youngest son
  • Benjamin Franklin
  • Benjamin Netanyahu
  • Benjamin Button
  • Benjamin's father
  • Benjamin's mother
  • Benjamin's uncle

Word family

noun Benjamin

Usage note

Benjamin is primarily used as a proper noun, referring to a specific person or as a given name. When used generically, it typically refers to the youngest son in a family.

Example sentences

  1. Benjamin is my little brother's name.
  2. I found a Benjamin on the ground and picked it up.
  3. I need to exchange my dollars for some Benjamins before my trip.
  4. I only had a Benjamin in my wallet, so I couldn't buy both items.
  5. Benjamin Franklin is on the one hundred dollar bill.

Quotes

  • 'The one in the middle is Benjamin Banneker. He was a scientist.' - Katherine Johnson
  • 'Benjamin lived in the beautiful land of Canaan. His father's name was Jacob.' - Joseph Cundiff
  • 'I am the youngest of five brothers. We are from the same parents. My brother Benjamin is a medical doctor.' - Felix Wantang

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