Synonyms for

Ewing

Verb / ˈju:ɪŋ / Another word for ewing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Ewing is a surname of English origin that means 'someone who came from Ewen in Gloucestershire'.

Synonyms & similar words

Ewen Ewan Ewings Ewens Ewanick Ewenstein Ewanow Ewanciw Ewanowski Ewanchuk Ewanski Ewanowich Ewanchyna Ewanchuk-Lau Ewanicki Ewandro Ewanchew Ewanda Ewanchiw Ewang

Synonyms by register

Formal

lamenting mourning grieving sorrowing

Informal

sad down blue bummed out

Literary

woeful dolorous plaintive

Antonyms

joyful elated cheerful happy content pleased

Common collocations

  • ewing pain
  • ewing sarcoma
  • ewing's disease
  • ewing's tumor
  • ewing's sarcoma family of tumors

Word family

noun ewe
verb ewe

Usage note

Ewing is primarily known as a surname, often associated with medical conditions like Ewing's sarcoma. As a common verb, it's less frequent and can be confused with 'owing'.

Example sentences

  1. The Ewing family is coming over for dinner tonight.
  2. My teacher's last name is Ewing.
  3. Ewing is a common surname in the United States.
  4. I have never met anyone with the last name Ewing before.
  5. The Ewing family has a long history in this town.

Quotes

  • 'I always wanted to be a Dallas Cowboy, and that's where I ended up.' - Patrick Ewing
  • 'As a player, all you want to do is win basketball games.' - Patrick Ewing
  • 'I'm the type of person who likes to enjoy everything that I do, and I don't like to rush.' - Patrick Ewing

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