Synonyms for

Wilkes

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

Definition

Wilkes is a proper noun, which means it is a name of a person, place, or thing. It could be someone's last name or the name of a town or city.

Synonyms & similar words

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Common collocations

  • John Wilkes Booth
  • Wilkes-Barre
  • Charles Wilkes
  • Wilkes County
  • Wilkes-Shand

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Usage note

Wilkes is primarily a proper noun, most commonly referring to John Wilkes Booth, the assassin of Abraham Lincoln, or the city of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. It does not have standard antonyms or synonyms as a common noun or verb.

Example sentences

  1. 1. Wilkes is a small town in the state of North Carolina.
  2. 2. John Wilkes Booth was the man who assassinated President Abraham Lincoln.
  3. 3. I met a man named Wilkes at the grocery store today.
  4. 4. The Wilkes family is very well-known in our town.
  5. 5. I've never been to Wilkes-Barre, but I've heard it's a nice place to visit.

Quotes

  • 1. "The name of this man was Wilkes, John Wilkes, one of the most notorious men in England."
  • 2. "I am John Wilkes, and I will not be silenced."
  • 3. "The Wilkes family has been part of this town for generations."

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