John

Pronunciation: /dʒɑn/

Definitions of John

noun a person's name, referring to a specific individual

Example Sentences

A1 John is my friend.

A2 John likes to play basketball.

B1 John is studying to become a doctor.

B2 John speaks three languages fluently.

C1 John's research on climate change was published in a prestigious journal.

C2 John received a Nobel Prize for his contributions to science.

Examples of John in a Sentence

formal John is a diligent worker who always meets his deadlines.

informal I'm grabbing lunch with John later, want to join?

slang John is always up for a good time, he's a real party animal.

figurative John's ideas are like a breath of fresh air in our stale meetings.

Grammatical Forms of John

• past tense: Johned
• plural: Johns
• comparative: more John
• superlative: most John
• present tense: John
• future tense: will John
• perfect tense: have Johned
• continuous tense: is Johning
• singular: John
• positive degree: John
• infinitive: to John
• gerund: Johning
• participle: Johned

Origin and Evolution of John

First Known Use: 1160 year

Language of Origin: Hebrew

Story behind the word: The name 'John' has its origins in Hebrew as 'Yochanan', meaning 'Yahweh is gracious'. It was later adopted into Greek as 'Ioannes' and into Latin as 'Ioannes', which eventually evolved into the English form 'John'.

Evolution of the word: The name 'John' has been consistently used throughout history and has remained a popular name in various cultures. Its meaning has been associated with grace and favor from a higher power, reflecting the original Hebrew interpretation.