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Gregory

Noun / ˈgregɜ:i: / Another word for gregory — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Gregory is a male given name of Latin origin, meaning 'watchful' or 'vigilant'.

Synonyms & similar words

hildebrand Greg Gregor Gregorio Grigori Grygor Gergely Grzegorz Grégoire Grgur Girgori Grygoriy Grega Greeg Grikor Grygori Grygoriy Grigorios Grygory Grygoryi Grigorije

Common collocations

  • Saint Gregory
  • Pope Gregory
  • Gregory the Great
  • Gregory Peck
  • Gregory House
  • Gregory Hines
  • Gregory Smith

Word family

noun Gregory

Usage note

Gregory is primarily a given name, most famously associated with several popes and saints. It is not typically used as a common noun with antonyms or a wide range of synonyms.

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Example sentences

  1. Gregory is my grandfather's name.
  2. My teacher's name is Mr. Gregory.
  3. Gregory is a popular name in some countries.
  4. Gregory likes to play basketball with his friends.
  5. My cousin's name is Gregory, but we call him Greg.

Quotes

  • I'm a fan of Gregory Peck. He had a lot of presence and was very masculine.
  • I'm a big fan of Gregory Hines.
  • I grew up watching Gregory Hines on TV and in movies, and I always admired his style of tap dancing.

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