Synonyms for

Holmes

Verb / həʊmz / / həʊlmz / Another word for holmes — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Holmes is a surname of English origin, which means 'son of Holm'. It can also refer to the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes.

Synonyms & similar words

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Common collocations

  • Sherlock Holmes
  • Holmes's deduction
  • consulting detective
  • solve the case
  • deductive reasoning
  • Watson and Holmes
  • Baker Street

Word family

noun Holmes

Usage note

Holmes is primarily used as a proper noun, referring to the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes. It is not typically used as a common noun with general synonyms or antonyms.

Example sentences

  1. Mr. Holmes is my neighbor.
  2. Sherlock Holmes is a famous fictional detective.
  3. The Holmes family has a long history in England.
  4. I read a book about a private eye named Holmes.
  5. The detective Holmes solved the case in just a few hours.

Quotes

  • 'Elementary, my dear Watson.' - Sherlock Holmes
  • 'When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.' - Sherlock Holmes
  • 'The world is full of obvious things which nobody by any chance ever observes.' - Sherlock Holmes

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