Macbeth
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Name — A tragedy by William Shakespeare about a Scottish nobleman driven by ambition and prophecy to murder his way to the throne.
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How to use Macbeth
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perform Macbeth
the tragedy of Macbeth
Etymology
From the Middle Irish name Mac Bethad, meaning "son of life."
Full origin of Macbeth →Frequently asked questions
What does “Macbeth” mean?
The word “Macbeth” means a tragedy by William Shakespeare about a Scottish nobleman driven by ambition and prophecy to murder his way to the throne. In plain terms, best known as Shakespeare's play about ambition, guilt, and a Scottish king's downfall.
How do you pronounce “Macbeth”?
“Macbeth” is pronounced muhk-BEHTH (/məkˈbɛθ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Macbeth” in a sentence?
Here is “Macbeth” used in a sentence: “The drama class is putting on Macbeth this spring.”
What part of speech is “Macbeth”?
“Macbeth” is a name.
Where does the word “Macbeth” come from?
The word “Macbeth” comes from Irish. From the Middle Irish name Mac Bethad, meaning "son of life.".
Is “Macbeth” a common word?
“Macbeth” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Macbeth” have?
“Macbeth” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a tragedy by William Shakespeare about a Scottish nobleman driven by ambition and prophecy to murder his way to the throne.
Related words
Scottish play
