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Explore Cecil through 10+ example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning. Ideal for language learners, writers and word enthusiasts.

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Cecil in a sentence

Related words

Cecil | Cecilia | Cecile | Cecily | Cecilie | Cecilio | Cecilienhof | Cecils

Cecil meaning

  1. A unisex given name from Latin.
  2. A male given name from Latin.

Using Cecil

  • The main meaning on this page is: A unisex given name from Latin. | A male given name from Latin. | A unisex given name from Latin.
  • In the example corpus, cecil often appears in combinations such as: cecil demille, the cecil, cecil and.

Context around Cecil

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 25.4 words
  • Position in the sentence: 14 start, 4 middle, 2 end
  • Sentence types: 19 statements, 0 questions, 1 exclamations

Often before:

gary 1× ryan 1× maned 1× 1883 1× william 1× law 1× results 1× parish 1× base 1× elder 1×

Often after:

reddie 2× calvert 2× use 1× baldwin 1× palmer 1× citation 1× dynasty 1× jones 1× effective 1× boston 1×

Sentence patterns with Cecil

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

1882 1883 cecil reddie was 1× black maned cecil 1× brother ryan cecil use h 1× cecil and the 1× cecil baldwin in 1× cecil boston dean 1× cecil community centre 1× cecil reddie while 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

appointed pastor of 1× cecil and the 1× cecil baldwin in 1× cecil boston dean 1× cecil community centre 1× cecil reddie while 1×

Common sentence endings:

and called 911 1× and herbert lom 1× as was practical 1× basket with significance 1× being applied there 1× black maned cecil 1×

Words around Cecil

Just before it in the word index:

ceci 16 cech 54 cecere 2 cecelia 33 cece 44 cecconi 4

Just after it in the word index:

cecile 42 cecilia 177 cecilie 7 cecilienhof 2 cecilio 4 cecils 2

Similar in corpus frequency:

ballad 336 cromwell 336 dewey 336 dismal 336 dismay 336 disneyland 336

Corpus analysis for Cecil

  • In this selection, "cecil" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 25.4 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, gary, ryan, maned, reddie, calvert and use stand out and add context to how "cecil" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include 1882 1883 cecil reddie was and black maned cecil. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "cecil" sits close to words such as ballad, cromwell and dewey, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with cecil

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

Cecil was a hard worker. (5 words)

Ah, that Mr Cecil, she’s a very beautiful man! (10 words)

Esteemed Ho-Chunk Elder Cecil Garvin received an honorary doctorate during the ceremony. (13 words)

Longer example sentences

Palmer was never charged with a crime for Cecil’s death and told the Minneapolis Star-Tribune in a 2015 interview that no one in his guided hunting party knew the lion he killed was the beloved black-maned Cecil. (40 words)

The historian Hilaire Belloc contends that Cecil was the de facto ruler of England during his tenure as Secretary; pointing out that in instances where his and Elizabeth's wills diverged, it was Cecil's will that was imposed. (39 words)

Cecil Community Centre Executive Director Daniel Anckle told CP24 his organization mobilized to open their space as a warming centre this week in response to the frigid weather and were included in the extra capacity mentioned by the city. (39 words)

Exclamation examples

Ah, that Mr Cecil, she’s a very beautiful man! (10 words)

Example sentences (20)

She and her dad Gary Cecil and brother Ryan Cecil use H-2A temporary agriculture workers to help their family farm succeed.

Cecil Baldwin, in character as community radio DJ Cecil Palmer, took center stage to narrate the surreal tale of the Glow Cloud.

Palmer was never charged with a crime for Cecil’s death and told the Minneapolis Star-Tribune in a 2015 interview that no one in his guided hunting party knew the lion he killed was the beloved black-maned Cecil.

Cecil Reddie While studying for his doctorate in Göttingen in 1882-1883, Cecil Reddie was greatly impressed by the progressive educational theories being applied there.

Davison passed the warrant to Cecil and a privy council convened by Cecil without Elizabeth's knowledge agreed to carry out the sentence as soon as was practical.

Derek Wilson (2013) says, "Few politicians were more subtle or unscrupulous than William Cecil." citation He was the founder of the Cecil dynasty which has produced many politicians including two Prime Ministers.

Origin of the law Cecil Calvert, proprietor of the Maryland colony when the Maryland Toleration Act was passed The Maryland colony was founded by Cecil Calvert in 1634.

The historian Hilaire Belloc contends that Cecil was the de facto ruler of England during his tenure as Secretary; pointing out that in instances where his and Elizabeth's wills diverged, it was Cecil's will that was imposed.

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According to the FOI results, Cecil Jones Academy, in Eastern Avenue, had given out the most fines in the last year – with 81 parents issued fixed penalty notices.

Ah, that Mr Cecil, she’s a very beautiful man!

Appointed Pastor of Sacred Heart Parish, Shawano, and Priest Moderator and Priest Celebrant of St. Martin of Tours Parish, Cecil, effective July 1, 2023.

Cecil and the GDA try to help Mark escape using torpedoes as cover, but the explosions break the monster's chains and it starts rampaging against Atlantis.

Cecil Boston, Dean of the College of Medical Sciences, and Prof. Emmanuel Cummings, the current Deputy Vice Chancellor of UG, have been my role models for some time.

Cecil Community Centre Executive Director Daniel Anckle told CP24 his organization mobilized to open their space as a warming centre this week in response to the frigid weather and were included in the extra capacity mentioned by the city.

Cecil was a hard worker.

Despite having several runners on base, Cecil was able to limit the damage and keep BC’s lead at 1 after her first three innings pitching.

Esteemed Ho-Chunk Elder Cecil Garvin received an honorary doctorate during the ceremony.

Funny, yet dark, it tells the story of a group of gangsters masquerading as musicians, led by Alec Guinness and including Peter Sellers, Cecil Parker and Herbert Lom.

He is one of the photographer Cecil Beaton’s fashion individualists, capable of imbuing “a stepladder or a wicker basket” with significance.

He saw Cecil Rosenthal lying on the floor face down and ran back toward the sanctuary and outside and called 911.

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Common combinations with cecil

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "cecil" in a sentence?
An example: "She and her dad Gary Cecil and brother Ryan Cecil use H-2A temporary agriculture workers to help their family farm succeed." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "cecil" from authentic English texts.
What does "cecil" mean?
Cecil means: A unisex given name from Latin.
How many example sentences with "cecil" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains at least 10+ example sentences with "cecil", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.