HyperDic: lear

English > 2 senses of the word Lear:
NOUNperson Lear, Edward LearBritish artist and writer of nonsense verse (1812-1888)
person Lear, King Learthe hero of William Shakespeare's tragedy who was betrayed and mistreated by two of his scheming daughters
Lear > pronunciation
Soundslih'r
Rhymesacyclovir ... zaire / Zaire: 93 rhymes with ihr...
English > Lear: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningBritish artist and writer of nonsense verse (1812-1888).
SynonymEdward Lear
Instance ofartist, creative personA person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination / imagination
humorist, humouristsomeone who acts speaks or writes in an amusing way
SpanishEdward Lear
CatalanEdward Lear
English > Lear: 2 senses > noun 2, person
MeaningThe hero of William Shakespeare's tragedy who was betrayed and mistreated by two of his scheming daughters.
SynonymKing Lear
Instance offictional character, fictitious character, characterAn imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
SpanishRey Lear
CatalanRei Lear

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