autograph
Autograph (noun) means a famous person's signature, especially one given to a fan as a keepsake. Example: “She waited two hours outside the stadium to get the player's autograph.”
How to use autograph
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA famous person's signature, or the act of signing something yourself.
Word forms
autographed past tense, autographs plural, autographs singular
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She waited two hours outside the stadium to get the player's _____.
Etymology
From Greek autógraphon ("a writing in one's own hand"), from auto- ("self") plus gráphō ("write").
Synonyms
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Rhymes for autograph
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What does “autograph” mean?
The word “autograph” means a famous person's signature, especially one given to a fan as a keepsake. In plain terms, a famous person's signature, or the act of signing something yourself.
How do you pronounce “autograph”?
“Autograph” is pronounced AW-tuhg-rahf (/ˈɔtəɡɹæf/ in IPA).
How do you use “autograph” in a sentence?
Here is “autograph” used in a sentence: “She waited two hours outside the stadium to get the player's autograph.”
What part of speech is “autograph”?
Depending on how it is used, “autograph” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “autograph” come from?
The word “autograph” comes from Greek. From Greek autógraphon ("a writing in one's own hand"), from auto- ("self") plus gráphō ("write").
Is “autograph” a common word?
“Autograph” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “autograph” have?
“Autograph” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a famous person's signature, especially one given to a fan as a keepsake.
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