Abel

Pronunciation: /eɪbəl/

Definitions of abel

noun a male given name

Example Sentences

A1 Abel is a common name for boys in many countries.

A2 My friend's cat is named Abel.

B1 Abel is a character in the Bible known for being a shepherd.

B2 The famous painter Vincent van Gogh had a brother named Theo, who was married to a woman named Jo, who had a son named Abel.

C1 The surname Abel has German and Jewish origins.

C2 Abel was the younger brother of the fictional character Cain in John Steinbeck's novel 'East of Eden'.

Examples of abel in a Sentence

formal Abel was appointed as the new head of the department.

informal Hey, have you met Abel? He's the new guy in accounting.

slang Abel is such a cool dude, always down for a good time.

figurative His skills in negotiation are like Abel's, smooth and effective.

Grammatical Forms of abel

• past tense: abode
• plural: abels
• comparative: more abel
• superlative: most abel
• present tense: abel
• future tense: will abel
• perfect tense: have abeled
• continuous tense: is abeling
• singular: abel
• positive degree: abel
• infinitive: to abel
• gerund: abeling
• participle: abeled

Origin and Evolution of abel

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Hebrew

Story behind the word: The word 'abel' is derived from the Hebrew name 'Hevel', meaning breath or vapor.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'abel' has come to be associated with concepts of transience and impermanence, reflecting its original meaning of breath or vapor.