Synonyms for

Hughes

Verb / hju:z / / ju:z / Another word for hughes — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Hughes is a surname of Welsh origin, meaning 'son of Hugh'.

Synonyms & similar words

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Common collocations

  • hughes aircraft
  • hughes net
  • howard hughes
  • charles evans hughes
  • hughes brothers
  • hughes research
  • hughes helicopter

Word family

noun Hughes

Usage note

Hughes is primarily used as a proper noun, most commonly referring to the surname of notable individuals or companies founded by them. It is not typically used as a common noun with antonyms or synonyms.

Example sentences

  1. Mr. Hughes is my teacher.
  2. My mom's friend has the last name Hughes.
  3. Sarah and her family are the Hughes family.
  4. The famous poet Langston Hughes was born in Missouri.
  5. The Hughes family reunion is next week.

Quotes

  • 'Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly.' - Langston Hughes
  • 'I have discovered in life that there are ways of getting almost anywhere you want to go, if you really want to go.' - Langston Hughes
  • 'I am so tired of waiting, aren't you, for the world to become good and beautiful and kind?' - Langston Hughes

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