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Harvard

Verb / ˈhɑ:rvɜ:d / Another word for harvard — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Harvard is a world-renowned private Ivy League research university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States.

Synonyms & similar words

harvarduniversity johnharvard harvard college institution academy varsity polytechnic conservatory university school

Common collocations

  • Harvard University
  • Harvard Law School
  • Harvard Business School
  • Harvard Crimson
  • Harvard Yard
  • Harvard Medical School
  • Harvard College

Word family

noun Harvard

Usage note

Harvard is a proper noun referring to a specific university and its associated entities. It is not typically used as a common noun or in a figurative sense, so antonyms and general synonyms are not applicable.

Example sentences

  1. Harvard is one of the most prestigious universities in the world.
  2. My uncle went to Harvard and studied law.
  3. I hope to get accepted into Harvard next year.
  4. Harvard has produced many famous politicians and businesspeople.
  5. Harvard is known for its rigorous academic programs and high standards.

Quotes

  • The thing I remember most about Harvard was being bored during my freshman year. - Bill Gates
  • I got into Harvard by telling them what they wanted to hear, and I stayed by telling them what I wanted to say. - Ted Kaczynski
  • Harvard takes perfectly good plums as students, and turns them into prunes. - Frank Lloyd Wright

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