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Somme
sawm
Somme (name) means a river in northern France, historically significant as the site of a major First World War battle. Example: “His great-grandfather fought at the Somme in 1916.”
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A river in northern France, historically significant as the site of a major First World War battle.
"His great-grandfather fought at the Somme in 1916."
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What does “Somme” mean?
The word “Somme” means a river in northern France, historically significant as the site of a major First World War battle.
How do you pronounce “Somme”?
“Somme” is pronounced sawm (/sɔm/ in IPA).
How do you use “Somme” in a sentence?
Here is “Somme” used in a sentence: “His great-grandfather fought at the Somme in 1916.”
What part of speech is “Somme”?
“Somme” is a name.
