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Paul

Verb / pɔ:l / Another word for paul — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Paul is a male given name that comes from the Latin name Paulus, meaning 'small' or 'humble'.

Synonyms & similar words

paultheapostle stpaul paul saul sauloftarsus apostlepaul alicepaul apostleofthegentiles saintpaul Paulie Pablo Paolo Pol Paulus Paavo Pau Paol Paulin Pauley Pauletta Paulita Paulene Paullette Paulien Paulita Paulyn Pauli Paulise Paulene

Common collocations

  • Saint Paul
  • Paul Revere
  • Paul Newman
  • Paul Simon
  • Paul McCartney
  • Paul Thomas Anderson
  • Paulaner beer
  • Paulaner brewery

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Usage note

Paul is primarily a given name, most famously associated with Saint Paul the Apostle. It is not typically used as a common noun with antonyms or synonyms in the way a general vocabulary word would be.

Example sentences

  1. Paul is my best friend.
  2. My father's name is Paul.
  3. Paul is a very kind person.
  4. I met Paul in college.
  5. Paul is a great basketball player.

Quotes

  • I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile. - Paul
  • For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. - Paul
  • Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. - Paul

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