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Shakespeare
Definition
William Shakespeare was an English playwright, poet, and actor. He is considered one of the greatest writers in the English language.
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- shakespearean tragedy
- shakespearean sonnet
- shakespearean language
- shakespearean play
- shakespearean era
- shakespearean drama
Word family
noun Shakespeare
adjective Shakespearean
Usage note
Shakespeare is a proper noun referring to the famous English playwright and poet. It is often used metaphorically to refer to someone of exceptional literary talent, particularly in drama.
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Example sentences
- Shakespeare wrote many famous plays like Romeo and Juliet.
- I am going to perform in a Shakespeare play.
- My favorite Shakespeare play is Macbeth.
- I learned about Shakespeare in my English class.
- Shakespeare's writing is very poetic.
Quotes
All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players. They have their exits and their entrances; And one man in his time plays many parts.
To be, or not to be, that is the question.
Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none.