Used in a Sentence

neil

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for neil.

Editorial note

But, this isn’t a new argument, Neil Postman devoted an entire book to it 30 years ago [2].

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Quick take

A male given name from Irish.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of neil gathered in one view.

noun

A male given name from Irish.

noun

A surname from Irish derived from the given name.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for neil.

noun

A male given name from Irish.

noun

A surname from Irish derived from the given name.

Example sentences

1

But, this isn’t a new argument, Neil Postman devoted an entire book to it 30 years ago [2].

2

It's not just Cory Doctrow vouching for him, but also Charlie Stross and Neil Gaiman.

3

Seriously, Neil Young is 69 and has played feedback-drenched noise for the past forty years.

4

Does anyone believe Neil Young, an aging rocker, can actually hear the difference?

5

I'm not suggesting that we go back and edit Neil Armstrong's words--they were of their time and are amazing.

6

This is such a bad analogy (I think you got it from Neil Tyson or something).

7

The gulf between Neil Young and anyting resembling consensual reality seems vast.

8

Hope Neil Young will remember, streamers don't need him around anyhow.

9

Or by the numerous other critics of advertising: Adam Curtis, Jerry Mander, Neil Postman, etc.

10

And of course, Neil Postman's Amusing Ourselves to Death and Technopoly.

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I've mentioned Jerry Mander's Four Arguments for the Elimination of Television, which deals heavily with advertising, and Neil Postman's Amusing Ourselves to Death.

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> It's not just Cory Doctrow vouching for him, but also Charlie Stross and Neil Gaiman.

Quote examples

1

If you're a procrastinator, "The Now Habit" by Neil Fiore might also be of value to you.

2

> The "book internet" still exists Amanda Palmer recently wrote this about her and Neil Gaiman: neil and i, and many other bloggers, have discussed this with more and more worry lately.

Proper noun examples

1

Neil Young does not understand mathematics based on the Fourier Transform, especially sampling theory.

2

Neil Young has been trying to sell an 'audiophile' grade audio player.

3

Neil's player reduces distortion signal A by a tiny fraction.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use neil in a sentence?

But, this isn’t a new argument, Neil Postman devoted an entire book to it 30 years ago [2].

What does neil mean?

A male given name from Irish.

What part of speech is neil?

neil is commonly used as noun.