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Horton

Verb / ˈhɔ:rtʌn / Another word for horton — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Horton is a proper noun that refers to a character created by Dr. Seuss, who is an elephant that helps protect the tiny people of Whoville.

Synonyms & similar words

Elephant Pachyderm Mammoth Behemoth Jumbo Tusker Giant Colossus Titan Megasize Enormous Massive Immense Huge Big Large Sizable Gigantic

Common collocations

  • Dr. Horton
  • Horton hears
  • Horton hears a
  • Horton hears a Who
  • Horton the
  • Horton the elephant
  • Horton the elephant hears

Usage note

Horton is primarily known as the name of a character in Dr. Seuss's books. It is not a common English word with standard antonyms or synonyms.

Example sentences

  1. Horton helped the tiny people of Whoville.
  2. Horton had big ears that could hear the smallest sounds.
  3. Horton protected the Whos from danger.
  4. Horton was a kind and gentle elephant.
  5. Horton cared for the smallest creatures.

Quotes

  • A person's a person, no matter how small. - Dr. Seuss
  • Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. - Dr. Seuss
  • I meant what I said, and I said what I meant. An elephant's faithful, one hundred percent! - Dr. Seuss

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