Malone

/məˈloʊn/ name

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Meaning at a glance

  • Primary sense: A surname from Irish.
  • Grammar: malone is listed as name.
  • Nearest alternatives: clan name, family name, geographic name, last name.
  • Useful contrasts: first name, given name, nonplace.
  • Usage evidence: "Do you think, sir, that you could possibly send me on some mission for the paper? I would do my best to put it through and get you some good copy." "What sort of mission had you in your mind, Mr. Malone?" "Well, sir, anything that had adventure and danger in it. I would really do my very best. The more difficult it was the better it would suit me."

How to use "malone"

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  2. Compare nearby synonyms to make sure "malone" carries the exact meaning, tone, and strength you need.
  3. Use the example sentence as a context check. If your sentence uses the word differently, confirm that the grammar still fits.

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Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname from Irish.

    "Chili’s has also enlisted several actors from “The Office” to star in the ads, including Melora Hardin (Jan Levinson), Andy Buckley (David Wallace), Brian Baumgartner (Kevin Malone) and Kate Flannery (Meredith Palmer)."

  2. 2
    A number of places in the United States:; A town in Jackson County, Florida.
  3. 3
    A number of places in the United States:; An unincorporated community in Clinton County, Iowa.
  4. 4
    A number of places in the United States:; An unincorporated community in Morgan County, Kentucky.
  5. 5
    A number of places in the United States:; A village, the county seat of Franklin County, New York.
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  1. 6
    A number of places in the United States:; A town in Franklin County, New York, which includes the village.
  2. 7
    A number of places in the United States:; An unincorporated community in Klamath County, Oregon.
  3. 8
    A number of places in the United States:; A town in Hill County, Texas.
  4. 9
    A number of places in the United States:; A census-designated place in Grays Harbor County, Washington.
  5. 10
    A number of places in the United States:; An unincorporated community in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin.
  6. 11
    A southern suburb of Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland.

Synonyms

All synonyms
clan namefamily namegeographic namelast namelocality nameplace name

Antonyms

first namegiven namenonplace

Example

""Do you think, sir, that you could possibly send me on some mission for the paper? I would do my best to put it through and get you some good copy." "What sort of mission had you in your mind, Mr. Malone?" "Well, sir, anything that had adventure and danger in it. I would really do my very best. The more difficult it was the better it would suit me.""

Common questions

What does "malone" mean?

A surname from Irish.

What is a synonym for "malone"?

Common synonyms include: clan name, family name, geographic name, last name, locality name, place name.

How do you use "malone" in a sentence?

"Do you think, sir, that you could possibly send me on some mission for the paper? I would do my best to put it through and get you some good copy." "What sort of mission had you in your mind, Mr. Malone?" "Well, sir, anything that had adventure and danger in it. I would really do my very best. The more difficult it was the better it would suit me."

How do you pronounce "malone"?

Pronounced /məˈloʊn/.

Etymology

From Irish Ó Maol Eoin.

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