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sally


Meanings
  • proper noun

    A person named Sally.

    - "Sally is my friend's name."
    - "My sister's name is Sally."
  • noun

    A small boat.

    - "The sally went out to sea."
    - "He repaired the sally before setting sail."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with sally
ally , Sally , valley , rally , calli , Mallie , galli , Yvonne , Marion
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins
  1. sally (French) : to sell


Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,
  1. sally (French) : to sell


Variants
List of all variants of sally that leads to same result
sallee , sallies , sally , sallied , sallying , Sally Lunn , Sally Lunns , sally port , sally ports , sally forth , sallied out , sallies out , sally out , sallying out , Aunt Sallies , Aunt Sally , Aunt Sallys , Ride , Sally Kristen Ride
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

Sallys, Sallys', Sally'd, Sallying, Sallys's


Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The name Sally originated from the Hebrew name 'Shalome' which means 'peace'. The name was later adopted into the Old French language as 'Sarah' and eventually became 'Sally' in English.


Trivia
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  1. The name Sally is the 135th most popular name for girls in the United States.

  2. The name Sally is derived from the Hebrew name 'Shalome', which means 'peace'.

  3. The name Sally has been used in literature, music, art, and cinema for centuries.


Related Concepts
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  1. Sally Salter: A character in the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee.

  2. Sally Field: An American actress and singer, known for her roles in film, television, and theatre.


Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, Sally is a common name for characters in various novels and stories. In music, there is a popular folk song called 'Sally MacLennane'. In art, there are several paintings and sculptures depicting a woman named Sally. In cinema, there have been several films and TV shows featuring characters named Sally.

How to Memorize "sally"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person named Sally.
    - Visualize a small boat named Sally.
    - Mentally create a picture of the name Sally.

  2. associate

    - Associate the name Sally with the letter sequence 'S-A-L-L-Y'.
    - Link the name Sally to the concept of peace.
    - Connect Sally to the image of a small boat.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Sally Sells Seashells by the Sea Shore' to remember the name Sally.
    - Create a rhyme to remember the name Sally.
    - Use the acronym 'Sally's Adorable Little Boat' to remember the meaning of Sally as a small boat.


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