Lewis

ˈluːɪs

Definition

Definition of Lewis - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

namesmale given name from Frankish origin

Lewis is a common name in our family.

surnameEnglish surname originating as a patronymic

The Lewis family has a long history in this town.

family name

last name

surname

athlete

United States athlete, Olympic gold medalist

Lewis broke several records at the Olympics.

athlete

sprinter

geography

island in Scotland, United Kingdom

We visited Lewis during our trip to Scotland.

island

isle

landmass

satirist

Rare

United States novelist known for satirical works

Rare

Lewis's novels critiqued middle-class America.

novelist

satirist

writer

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Images of Lewis

type of lifting device

Expressions with Lewis

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Lewis acid

electrophilic compound accepting electron pairs to bond

Aluminum chloride is a common Lewis acid.

Lewis base

compound donating electron pair to form covalent bond

Ammonia acts as a Lewis base in this reaction.

Lewis formula

diagram showing bonds and lone pairs in molecules

The Lewis formula of water shows two lone pairs.

Lewis gun

light machine gun used in World War I

The soldiers carried a Lewis gun into battle.

Origin of Lewis

Germanic, Ludwig (famous warrior)

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Through the Looking-Glass

book

novel by Lewis Carroll

snark

literature

mythical creature in Lewis Carroll's works

Arrowsmith

book

novel by Sinclair Lewis about a doctor's life

DLS

acr.

acr: Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method

method to calculate target score in cricket

Leyden

New York town

town in Lewis County, New York

Examples of Lewis in a sentence

Everyone was excited to see Lewis again.
Lewis is a common surname in the United States.
She traced her ancestry back to the Lewis clan.
Lewis was celebrated for his speed and agility.
Fans cheered as Lewis won another gold medal.
Lewis is known for its stunning landscapes.

The ferry to Lewis was delayed due to weather.
Lewis's satire remains relevant today.
Critics praised Lewis for his sharp wit.
Lewis is known for its scenic views.
Many tourists visit Lewis for its history.
Lewis inspired generations with his writings.
Many readers admire Lewis for his storytelling.
Lewis's paintings are displayed in the gallery.
The influence of Lewis is evident in modern art.
Lewis was instrumental in mapping the new territories.
The journals of Lewis provide insight into early American exploration.
Lewis led the union with determination.
The workers admired Lewis for his leadership.
Lewis captivated the audience with his energetic performance.
Fans cheered as Lewis played his classic hits.
A lewis was essential for the construction project.
They secured the block with a lewis before lifting.
Being a Lewis, he had special duties.
The Lewis was respected by fellow members.

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French:Lewis, lewis, ...
German:Lewis, US-amerikanischer Schriftsteller, ...
Italian:Lewis, lewis, ...
Spanish:Lewis, Lewis, Colorado, ...
Portuguese:Lewis, Lewis, Colorado, ...
Chinese:路易斯, 刘易斯, ...
Japanese:ルイス, リュイス, ...
Arabic:لُوِيس, لِوِس, ...
Hebrew:לוּאִיס, לְוִיס, ...
Russian:Льюис, лебедка, ...
Ukrainian:Льюїс, левіс, ...
Hindi:लुईस, लुईस, कोलोराडो, ...
Bengali:লুইস, ...
Catalan:Lluís, Lewis, ...
Czech:Lewis, americký atlet a olympijský vítěz, ...
Danish:Lewis, lewis, ...
Dutch:Lewis, lewis, ...
Greek:Λιούις, Lewis, ...
Hungarian:Lajos, Lewis, ...
Khmer:លូវីស, នាមត្រកូលអង់គ្លេសដែលមានដើមកំណើតពីនាមរបស់បុព្វបុរសបុរស, ...
Korean:루이스, 루이스 섬, ...
Persian:لوییس, لوئیس, ...
Polish:Lewis, lewis, ...
Portuguese (BR):Lewis, lewis, ...
Romanian:Lewis, lewis, ...
Swedish:Lewis, engelskt släktnamn, ...
Thai:ลูอิส, เกาะลูอิส, ...
Turkish:Lewis, lewis, ...
Vietnamese:Lewis, họ Lewis, ...

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