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Sam

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

Definition

a male given name, short for Samuel

Synonyms & similar words

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Common collocations

  • sam and ellie
  • sam and jane
  • sam and tom
  • sam and mary
  • sam and john

Word family

noun samovar

Usage note

Sam is typically used as a given name, often a diminutive of Samuel or Samantha. It is not a common standalone word with a distinct meaning outside of personal nomenclature.

Example sentences

  1. Sam is a popular name for boys.
  2. My uncle's name is Sam.
  3. Sam played soccer with his friends.
  4. I saw Sam at the park yesterday.
  5. Sam is a kind and funny person.

Quotes

  • "When you're the only sane person, you look like the only insane person." - Sam Esmail
  • "A good leader takes a little more than his share of the blame, a little less than his share of the credit." - Arnold H. Glasow
  • "All that we see or seem is but a dream within a dream." - Edgar Allan Poe

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