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William

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

Definition

a male given name: from Germanic words meaning 'will, desire' and 'helmet, protection'

Synonyms & similar words

Will Liam Bill Billy Willy Willa Wilhelm Guillaume Guglielmo Vilhelm Wilfred Willem Wilmot Vilmos Gwilym Wilmot Wilmot Wilmont Wilmottee Wilmotey

Common collocations

  • William Shakespeare
  • Prince William
  • King William
  • William the Conqueror
  • William Faulkner
  • William Wordsworth
  • William Golding
  • William Butler Yeats

Word family

noun William

Usage note

William is primarily a proper noun, a given name. It does not have direct antonyms or synonyms in the typical sense. Its usage is almost exclusively as a personal name.

Example sentences

  1. William is my cousin's name.
  2. My teacher's name is William.
  3. William was the king of England in the 11th century.
  4. My favorite book character is William.
  5. William is a great name for a baby boy.

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.' - William Shakespeare
  • 'To be, or not to be, that is the question.' - William Shakespeare
  • 'Education is the ability to listen to almost anything without losing your temper or your self-confidence.' - Robert Frost

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