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Cromwell

Noun / ˈkrɑ:mwʌl / Another word for cromwell — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Cromwell is a surname that was derived from a place name in England. It means 'crooked stream' or 'winding stream'.

Synonyms & similar words

olivercromwell cromwell ironsides Crook Bend Curve Turn Twist Loop Bendy Winding Tortuous Serpentine Meandering Sinuous Curvilinear Devious Circuitous Indirect Roundabout Ambagious Mazy Labyrinthine

Common collocations

  • Oliver Cromwell
  • Cromwell Road
  • Cromwell Museum
  • Cromwell Hospital
  • Cromwell Place
  • Cromwell Tower

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noun Cromwell

Usage note

Cromwell is primarily a proper noun, referring to Oliver Cromwell, a historical figure, or places named after him. It does not have general antonyms or synonyms in the way common nouns or adjectives do.

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Example sentences

  1. The Cromwell family lived by a crooked stream.
  2. Oliver Cromwell was an important figure in English history.
  3. The road took a sharp bend near the Cromwell's house.
  4. The river flowed in a winding path through the valley.

Quotes

  • 'I would rather be a little nobody, then to be a evil somebody' - Oliver Cromwell
  • 'Subtlety may deceive you; integrity never will' - Oliver Cromwell
  • 'He who stops being better stops being good' - Oliver Cromwell

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