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Clarke

Verb / klɑ:rk / Another word for clarke — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Clarke is a surname of English and Irish origin, meaning 'clerk' or 'scribe'.

Synonyms & similar words

clerk scribe copyist notary secretary recorder registrar penman amenuensis archivist bookkeeper bookmaker scrivener stenographer transcriber accountant auditor cashier

Common collocations

  • Arthur C. Clarke
  • Clarke's Third Law
  • Clarke Award
  • Clarke's Law
  • Clarke's novel
  • Clarke's vision

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Usage note

Clarke is primarily known as a surname, most famously associated with the science fiction author Arthur C. Clarke. It is not commonly used as a standalone word with a distinct meaning.

Example sentences

  1. Mrs. Clarke is my neighbor.
  2. I love the books written by Arthur C. Clarke.
  3. Clarke has been working as an accountant for ten years.
  4. The clerk at the store helped me find what I was looking for.
  5. The scribe wrote down everything the king said.

Quotes

  • 'The only way of discovering the limits of the possible is to venture a little way past them into the impossible.' - Arthur C. Clarke
  • 'Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.' - Arthur C. Clarke
  • 'Every revolutionary idea seems to evoke three stages of reaction. They may be summed up by the phrases: (1) It's completely impossible. (2) It's possible, but it's not worth doing. (3) I said it was a good idea all along.' - Arthur C. Clarke

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