Allen

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/ ˈæl ən /

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noun

(Charles) Grant (Blair·fin·die)

[blair-fin-dee], /blɛərˈfɪn di/, "Cecil Power"; "J. Arbuthnot Wilson", 1848–99, British philosophical writer and novelist.

Ethan, 1738–89, American soldier in the Revolutionary War: leader of the “Green Mountain Boys” of Vermont.

Fred John Florence Sullivan, 1894–1956, U.S. comedian.

Frederick Lewis, 1890–1954, U.S. historian and editor.

Gracie Grace Ethel Cecile Rosalie Allen, 1905–64, U.S. comedian (partner and wife of George Burns).

Richard, 1760–1831, U.S. clergyman: a founder of the African Methodist Episcopal Church.

William, 1532–1594, English Catholic cardinal in exile.

(William) Her·vey

[hur-vee], /ˈhɜr vi/, 1889–1949, U.S. novelist, poet, and biographer.

Woody Allen Stewart Konigsberg, born 1935, U.S. comedian, author, actor, and filmmaker.

a male given name.

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Words nearby Allen

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How to use Allen in a sentence

In January, Allen told the Blade he and his husband Ken Flick had decided to retire and had a contract to sell the Crew Club building to Douglas Development Corporation, one of the city’s largest real estate developers.
Crew Club building for sale or lease; owners may not reopen|Lou Chibbaro Jr.|October 5, 2020|Washington Blade
Allen told the Washington Blade on Saturday that the building’s new owner or leaseholder would be free to reopen the Crew Club, which has occupied the two-story building’s second floor for more than 25 years, but that’s not likely to happen.
Crew Club building for sale or lease; owners may not reopen|Lou Chibbaro Jr.|October 5, 2020|Washington Blade
Ramsey, a starting cornerback for the Los Angeles Rams, infamously described Allen as “trash” after the Bills selected him with the seventh overall pick in the 2018 draft.
Is Josh Allen Actually Good Now?|Josh Hermsmeyer|September 25, 2020|FiveThirtyEight
Allen’s numbers are great in the unstable, less predictive metrics and middle of the road in their stable, more predictive counterparts.
Is Josh Allen Actually Good Now?|Josh Hermsmeyer|September 25, 2020|FiveThirtyEight

In his first two games this season, Allen has already eclipsed 300 yards passing twice, the first Bills quarterback to have back-to-back 300-yard-plus games since Drew Bledsoe in 2002.
Is Josh Allen Actually Good Now?|Josh Hermsmeyer|September 25, 2020|FiveThirtyEight
Allen met every one of his arguments with a forceful counterargument.
How Martin Luther King Jr. Influenced Sam Cooke’s ‘A Change Is Gonna Come’|Peter Guralnick|December 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Wally said, “One day, Woody Allen will pass, and people will wonder if he really lived.”
Coffee Talk with Ethan Hawke: On ‘Boyhood,’ Jennifer Lawrence, and Bill Clinton’s Urinal Exchange|Marlow Stern|December 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Lily Allen explained away the poor sales and ho-hum critical reception to Sheezus by…basically blaming other people.
The Biggest Bombs of 2014: ‘Sex Tape,’ Mariah Carey’s Vocals, ‘How I Met Your Mother’ and More|Kevin Fallon|December 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Woody Allen once remarked that 80 or 90 % of life was just showing up.
Why We Should Delay The Israel-Palestinian Peace Process|Aaron David Miller|December 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Brown was still sounding the alarm about one particular firm, Booz Allen Hamilton, when he was arrested on September 12, 2012.
Sentencing Looms for Barrett Brown, Advocate for “Anonymous”|Kevin M. Gallagher|December 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Colonels Allen and Arnold surprised Ticonderoga, which surrendered, without the loss of a man.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
Col. Ethan Allen arrived from England, and was received with discharges of cannon.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
Colonel Allen knew a good man when he saw one—he was not long in demonstrating that fact.
Raw Gold|Bertrand W. Sinclair
I shall tell you some stories about a little girl whose name was Bessie Allen.
The Nursery, January 1873, Vol. XIII.|Various
For Allen Washburn, of whom Betty had spoken in connection with the ranch, was a very promising young lawyer.
The Outdoor Girls in the Saddle|Laura Lee Hope

British Dictionary definitions for Allen (1 of 2)

Allen¹

/ (ˈælən) /

noun

Bog of Allen a region of peat bogs in central Ireland, west of Dublin. Area: over 10 sq km (3.75 sq miles)

Lough Allen a lake in Ireland, in county Leitrim

British Dictionary definitions for Allen (2 of 2)

Allen²

/ (ˈælən) /

noun

Ethan. 1738–89, American soldier during the War of Independence who led the Green Mountain Boys of Vermont

Lily (Rose Beatrice), born 1985, English pop singer; one of the first performers to come to prominence through exposure on the networking website MySpace rather than through record release

Sir Thomas. born 1944, British operatic baritone

Woody. real name Allen Stewart Konigsberg. born 1935, US film comedian, screenwriter, and director. His films as an actor and director include Annie Hall (1977), Manhattan (1979), Hannah and Her Sisters (1986), Bullets over Broadway (1994), and Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008)

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Medical definitions for Allen

Allen

[ ăl′ən ]

Edgar 1892-1943

American anatomist who is noted for his studies of hormones and for the discovery (1923) of estrogen.