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Harvard

Noun / 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

harvard harvarduniversity johnharvard 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.

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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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