byword

Meanings

• Noun

  A word that becomes a byname or a term of reproach or praise for a person, especially one that catches on and is widely used.

  - "He became a byword for laziness in the office."
  - "She was a byword for kindness and generosity in her community."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with byword
bytime , bymete , mytime , myte

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Homonyms

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1. Bye-word (en) : A word used as a term of familiar address or greeting, especially when taking leave.
   

2. By the way (en) : Used to introduce an unrelated topic or piece of information.
   

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Homophones

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1. bye-word
   

2. by-the-way
   

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Variants

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byword , bywords , by word of mouth

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Forms

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bywords

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Etymology

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Originally meaning 'a word used as a synonym for a proper name', from Old French bynom, from bi- 'by' + nom 'name'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'byword' has been used in English since the 15th century.

2. The word 'byword' is derived from the Old French word 'bynom', which means 'a word used as a synonym for a proper name'.

3. The term 'byword' has been used in various forms of literature, including Shakespeare's plays and the works of Chaucer and Milton.

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Related Concepts

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1. Epithet: An epithet is a descriptive or qualifying word or phrase that is used to modify a noun or a pronoun. Bywords are often used as epithets to describe a person or thing.

2. Slogan: A byword can also function as a slogan or a catchphrase that encapsulates a particular idea or message.

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Culture

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The term 'byword' has been used extensively in literature and art, often to denote a person or thing that becomes a symbol or representation of a particular trait or quality. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'Julius Caesar', Caesar is referred to as a 'byword' for ambition and power.

How to Memorize "byword"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a word that is used as a term of reproach or praise for a person. Visualize how this word might be used in a sentence to describe someone's behavior or character.
   - Create a mental image of a person being referred to as a byword.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'byword' with a particular trait or quality, such as kindness, laziness, or ambition.
   - Create a mental association between the word 'byword' and a person or thing that embodies that trait or quality.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device to help remember the definition of the word 'byword'. For example, 'B-Y-Word' stands for 'Byname, Your Word'.
   - Create a rhyme or acronym to help remember the meaning of the word 'byword'.

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