Synonyms for
John
Definition
John is a male given name, derived from the Hebrew name יוֹחָנָן (Yohanan), meaning 'God is gracious'.
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Common collocations
- john doe
- dear john
- john hancock
- john barleycorn
- johnny appleseed
- john the baptist
Word family
noun John
Usage note
John is primarily used as a given name, often as a placeholder name like 'John Doe'. It can also refer to specific historical or literary figures.
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Example sentences
- My dad's name is John.
- John is a very common name.
- John likes to play soccer with his friends.
- I saw John at the store yesterday.
- John is a kind and helpful person.
Quotes
'Every man has his secret sorrows which the world knows not; and often times we call a man cold when he is only sad.' - John Milton
'I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can't accept not trying.' - Michael Jordan (born Michael Jeffrey Jordan, but often referred to as MJ or His Airness, not John)