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Johnston

Verb / ˈdʒɑ:nstʌn / Another word for johnston — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Johnston is a surname which means 'John's town.'

Synonyms & similar words

jejohnston josephegglestonjohnston johnston Johnstone Johnson Jonston Jonestown Johnstown Johnstoun Johnstonia Johnstonsville Johnstons Johnstontown Joneston Johnstun Johnstowne Johntown Jons-ton Jonestonville Johnstonsburgh Johnstonsfield Johnstonsborough Johnstonsberg

Common collocations

  • Johnston City
  • Johnston County
  • Johnston Island
  • Johnston Atoll
  • Johnston Memorial
  • Johnston Hall
  • Johnston Street

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Usage note

Johnston is primarily a proper noun, most commonly used as a surname or as part of place names. It does not have standard antonyms or synonyms in the way common nouns or verbs do.

Example sentences

  1. My best friend's last name is Johnston.
  2. Johnston is a small town in Iowa.
  3. The Johnston family is coming over for dinner tonight.
  4. Johnston is a common name in Scotland.
  5. I went to Johnston City to visit my grandparents.

Quotes

  • 'I would be the most content if my children grew up to be the kind of people who think decorating consists mostly of building enough bookshelves.' - Anna Quindlen Johnston
  • 'The secret of life is honesty and fair dealing. If you can fake that, you've got it made.' - Groucho Johnston
  • 'We learn from experience that men never learn anything from experience.' - George Bernard Johnston

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