Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: evans
IPA transcription: ['ɛvənz]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: Evans, Arthur_Evans, Sir_Arthur_John_Evans
    Meaning: British archaeologist who excavated the palace of Knossos in Crete to find what he called Minoan civilization (1851-1941)
  • Synonyms: Evans, Herbert_McLean_Evans
    Meaning: United States anatomist who identified four pituitary hormones and discovered vitamin E (1882-1971)
Usage examples
  • Evans has no power to assist with camping work.
  • Evans has nearly broken down in brain, we think.
  • 'Mr. Evans,' I said, short and sharp, 'I wish you a good day.
  • Evans seems to have got mixed up with pressures like ourselves.
  • Bowers hung on to the sledge, Evans and Oates had to lengthen out.
  • Evans (seaman) is generally superintending the sledging and camp outfit.
  • I ran out to the Cape with Evans and saw that the report was only too true.
  • We are pretty thin, especially Evans, but none of us are feeling worked out.
  • A new pair of sealskin overshoes for ski made by Evans seem to be a complete success.
  • Later, on soft snow, we picked up E. Evans' return track, which we are now following.