HyperDic: allen

English > 3 senses of the word Allen:
NOUNperson Allen, Gracie Allen, Grace Ethel Cecile Rosalie Allen, GracieUnited States comedienne remembered as the confused / confused / confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
person Allen, Woody Allen, Allen Stewart KonigsbergUnited States filmmaker and comic actor (1935-)
person Allen, Ethan Allena soldier of the American Revolution whose troops helped capture Fort Ticonderoga from the British (1738-1789)
Allen > pronunciation
Soundsae'lahn
RhymesAachen ... Zukerman: 2572 rhymes with ahn...
English > Allen: 3 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningUnited States comedienne remembered as the confused / confused / confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964).
SynonymsGracie Allen, Grace Ethel Cecile Rosalie Allen, Gracie
Instance ofcomedienneA female comedian
English > Allen: 3 senses > noun 2, person
MeaningUnited States filmmaker and comic actor (1935-).
SynonymsWoody Allen, Allen Stewart Konigsberg
Instance ofactor, histrion, player, thespian, role playerA theatrical performer
film maker, filmmaker, film producer, movie makerA producer of motion pictures
English > Allen: 3 senses > noun 3, person
MeaningA soldier of the American Revolution whose troops helped capture Fort Ticonderoga from the British (1738-1789).
SynonymEthan Allen
Instance ofsoldierAn enlisted ... / enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
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