Sean

[ shawn ]

/ ʃɔn /

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noun

a male given name, form of John.

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QUIZ YOURSELF ON “THEIR,” “THERE,” AND “THEY’RE”

Are you aware how often people swap around “their,” “there,” and “they’re”? Prove you have more than a fair grasp over these commonly confused words.

Question 1 of 7

Which one of these commonly confused words can act as an adverb or a pronoun?

their

there

they're

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Words nearby Sean

sea mouse, seamster, seamstress, seamy, seamy side, Sean, Seanad Éireann, séance, sea nettle, sea oats, Sea of Tranquillity

Example sentences from the Web for Sean

Sean, talk to me a little bit about your opportunity to do Dancing With the Stars.
Full Transcript: Sean Spicer on ‘The Carlos Watson Show’|Daniel Malloy|August 26, 2020|Ozy
This woman looks at me and she’s just like, “You know, Sean, dah, dah, dah, dah.”
Full Transcript: Sean Spicer on ‘The Carlos Watson Show’|Daniel Malloy|August 26, 2020|Ozy
The filings show $250,000 in loans and payments to Bannon’s film company and $40,000 in payments to Bannon’s nephew, Sean.
Federal Prosecutors Have Steve Bannon’s Murky Nonprofit in Their Sights|by Yeganeh Torbati|August 24, 2020|ProPublica
Unfortunately, the most confused Ebola alarmists had millions of followers: Sean Hannity and Ann Coulter.
2014: Revenge of the Creationists|Karl W. Giberson|December 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST

I'm very interested in Liv Ullmann for the woman's part, opposite Sean … yes … oh, I see then.
Alfred Hitchcock’s Fade to Black: The Great Director’s Final Days|David Freeman|December 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
When she got the pictures back, she met Sean for coffee and discussed how to exhibit the photos.
Masters of Alt Sex: SuicideGirls Hits Puberty and Wants to Invade Your TV Set|Marlow Stern|December 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Chris Hughes and Sean Eldridge have always been entitled brats.
The Rise and Fall of Chris Hughes and Sean Eldridge, America’s Worst Gay Power Couple|James Kirchick|December 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Just three years ago, Chris Hughes and Sean Eldridge were the toast of the liberal establishment.
The Rise and Fall of Chris Hughes and Sean Eldridge, America’s Worst Gay Power Couple|James Kirchick|December 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Master Sean crossed himself, then muttered something under his breath.
The Eyes Have It|Gordon Randall Garrett
"It seems to be quite in order, Master Sean," said the priest, handing the folder back.
The Eyes Have It|Gordon Randall Garrett
As soon as Master Sean was presented he removed a small, leather-bound folder from his belt pouch and proffered it to the priest.
The Eyes Have It|Gordon Randall Garrett
He allowed Master Sean a certain amount of flamboyance; good sorcerers were hard to come by.
The Eyes Have It|Gordon Randall Garrett
He didn't need Master Sean's sorcery to tell him that the little pistol fit it like a hand in a glove.
The Eyes Have It|Gordon Randall Garrett

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