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Atwood

AT-wuud

Atwood (name) means an English surname, originally a topographic name for someone who lived near a wood. Example: “The author Margaret Atwood is known for her dystopian novels.”

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An English surname, originally a topographic name for someone who lived near a wood.
"The author Margaret Atwood is known for her dystopian novels."

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What does “Atwood” mean?

The word “Atwood” means an English surname, originally a topographic name for someone who lived near a wood.

How do you pronounce “Atwood”?

“Atwood” is pronounced AT-wuud (/ˈætˌwʊd/ in IPA).

How do you use “Atwood” in a sentence?

Here is “Atwood” used in a sentence: “The author Margaret Atwood is known for her dystopian novels.”

What part of speech is “Atwood”?

“Atwood” is a name.

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