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Carlyle

Verb / ˈkɑ:ˌrlaɪl / Another word for carlyle — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Carlyle is a surname of Scottish origin, meaning 'from the settlement of the followers of Saint Kentigern'.

Synonyms & similar words

thomascarlyle carlyle Carlisle Charles Karl Karla Karlene Karli Karlie Karly Karoline Kiera Kyler Lyle Tarleton Thurston Tyler Wesley Wilfred William Willis Wilson

Common collocations

  • Thomas Carlyle
  • Carlyle's essays
  • Carlyle's philosophy
  • Carlyle's influence
  • Carlyle's writings
  • Carlyle's style

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noun Carlyle

Usage note

Carlyle is primarily used as a proper noun, referring to the Scottish historian and essayist Thomas Carlyle. It is not typically used as a common noun or adjective with general meanings.

Example sentences

  1. Carlyle is my friend's last name.
  2. Thomas Carlyle was a famous Scottish writer.
  3. The Carlyle Group is a global investment firm.
  4. Carlyle Lake is a popular fishing destination in Illinois.
  5. Carlyle Street is named after the Scottish writer, Thomas Carlyle.

Quotes

  • The best effect of any book is that it excites the reader to self-activity. - Thomas Carlyle
  • Silence is as deep as eternity, speech a shallow as time. - Thomas Carlyle
  • Our main business is not to see what lies dimly at a distance, but to do what lies clearly at hand. - Thomas Carlyle

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