English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

reb

0 antonyms and opposites of reb, grouped by meaning.

Noun — A respectful title used before the name of a Jewish teacher or religious leader, similar to "sir" or "mister."

How to use reb

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

Reb Yankel the Reb said

Etymology

From Yiddish reb, itself borrowed from Hebrew rav ("master, teacher").

Full origin of reb →

Frequently asked questions

What does “reb” mean?

The word “reb” means a respectful title used before the name of a Jewish teacher or religious leader, similar to "sir" or "mister.". In plain terms, a polite Yiddish/Hebrew title placed before a man's first name, roughly like "Mr." but with a note of respect for religious learning.

How do you use “reb” in a sentence?

Here is “reb” used in a sentence: “The students greeted Reb Yankel before the lesson began.”

What part of speech is “reb”?

“Reb” is a noun.

Where does the word “reb” come from?

The word “reb” comes from Hebrew. From Yiddish reb, itself borrowed from Hebrew rav ("master, teacher").

How many meanings does “reb” have?

“Reb” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a respectful title used before the name of a Jewish teacher or religious leader, similar to "sir" or "mister.".

People also searched

Nearby words

← Back to the full definition of reb
Synonyms and antonyms from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA.