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Yates

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Yates (name) means an English surname derived from Old English "gate," and the name of several small places in the United States. Example: “Mr. Yates has lived on the same farm for thirty years.”

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An English surname derived from Old English "gate," and the name of several small places in the United States.

"Mr. Yates has lived on the same farm for thirty years."

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Etymology

From the Old English surname, from yate, obsolete form of gate.

Rhymes for Yates

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Yates” mean?

The word “Yates” means an English surname derived from Old English "gate," and the name of several small places in the United States.

How do you pronounce “Yates”?

“Yates” is pronounced yayts (/jeɪts/ in IPA).

How do you use “Yates” in a sentence?

Here is “Yates” used in a sentence: “Mr. Yates has lived on the same farm for thirty years.”

What part of speech is “Yates”?

“Yates” is a name.

Is “Yates” a common word?

“Yates” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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