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Neville

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

Definition

Neville is a proper noun that can be a given name or a surname. It originated from the Old French name Neuville, meaning 'new town' or 'new settlement'.

Synonyms & similar words

Newman Newton Newell Nolan Nelson Norman Nash Nigel Noel Noble Norton Norbert Nestor Niles Ned Nick Neal Nate Noah Nico

Common collocations

  • Neville Chamberlain
  • Neville Southall
  • Neville Brody
  • Neville Longbottom
  • Neville's shoes
  • Neville's courage
  • Neville's transformation

Word family

noun Neville

Usage note

Neville is primarily used as a proper noun, most famously as the surname of British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain. It is also a given name, notably in fiction. It does not have common antonyms or synonyms in the typical sense.

Example sentences

  1. Neville is a nice name for a baby boy.
  2. My friend's last name is Neville.
  3. Neville is a popular character in a book series.
  4. I met a person named Neville at the park.
  5. Neville's favorite color is blue.

Quotes

  • 'It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live.' - Neville Longbottom
  • 'We've all got both light and dark inside us.' - Neville Longbottom
  • 'It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends.' - Neville Longbottom

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