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Washington

/ˈwɑːʃɪŋtən/ /ˈwɒʃɪŋtən/

Definition:

The capital city of the United States, or a state in the Pacific Northwest.

Synonyms:

DC, Evergreen State, Potomac

Part of Speech:

noun, proper noun

Antonyms:

(none for proper nouns)

Common Collocations:

Washington Monument, Washington State, Washington D.C., George Washington

Derivatives:

Washingtonian, Washintonite

Usage Tips:

Capitalize "Washington" as it is a proper noun referring to a place or person.

Common Phrases:

Inside the Beltway, George Washington slept here, Washington's Birthday

Etymology:

Named after George Washington, the first U.S. president; derived from Old English "Wassa" (a personal name) and "tun" (settlement).

Examples:

  • 1. We visited Washington last summer.
  • 2. Washington is known for its cherry blossoms in spring.
  • 3. She moved to Washington for a new job opportunity.
  • 4. The Washington Monument stands tall in D.C.

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