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Shakespeare

Verb / ˈʃeɪˌkspi:r / Another word for shakespeare — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

William Shakespeare was an English playwright, poet, and actor. He is considered one of the greatest writers in the English language.

Synonyms & similar words

shakespeare bardofavon williamshakspere shakspere williamshakespeare

Synonyms by register

Formal

dramatic theatrical playwright

Informal

bard playwright scribe

Literary

immortal master genius

Antonyms

unpoetic uninspired prosaic commonplace ordinary mundane

Common collocations

  • 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.

Example sentences

  1. Shakespeare wrote many famous plays like Romeo and Juliet.
  2. I am going to perform in a Shakespeare play.
  3. My favorite Shakespeare play is Macbeth.
  4. I learned about Shakespeare in my English class.
  5. 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.

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