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How do you use Dicken in a sentence? See 6 example sentences showing how this word appears in different contexts, plus the exact meaning.

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Dicken in a sentence

Related words

Dicken | Dickens | Dickenson | Dickensian

Dicken meaning

A surname transferred from the given name.

Using Dicken

  • The main meaning on this page is: A surname transferred from the given name.
  • In the example corpus, dicken often appears in combinations such as: charles dicken, dr dicken.

Context around Dicken

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 25 words
  • Position in the sentence: 1 start, 3 middle, 2 end
  • Sentence types: 6 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

charles 2×

Often after:

thinks 1×

Sentence patterns with Dicken

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

additives dr dicken thinks we 1× dicken s serialisation 1× not mr dicken 1× of charles dicken s a 1× of charles dicken s classic 1× says dr dicken which makes 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

dicken s serialisation 1× for instance pectin 1× the fundraiser offered 1× the problem of 1× unexpected twist is 1×

Common sentence endings:

and an auction 1× by other authors 1× easier to overeat 1× not mr dicken 1× on the project 1× to the food 1×

Words around Dicken

Just before it in the word index:

dicke 5 dickason 2 dicka 2 dick 1.173 dicitur 3 diciotti 2

Just after it in the word index:

dickens 285 dickensian 18 dickenson 21 dicker 19 dickerson 106 dickersons 2

Similar in corpus frequency:

aaaaa 8 aage 8 aardvarks 8 abaca 8 abaji 8 abascal 8

Corpus analysis for Dicken

  • In this selection, "dicken" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 25 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, charles and thinks stand out and add context to how "dicken" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include additives dr dicken thinks we and dicken s serialisation. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "dicken" sits close to words such as aaaaa, aage and aardvarks, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with dicken

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

Dicken's serialisation of his novels was not uncriticised by other authors. (12 words)

The problem, of course, is that most gun owners are not Mr. Dicken. (13 words)

Unexpected Twist is a radical interpretation of Charles Dicken’s classic Oliver Twist and Conrad has co-written the and acted as musical director on the project. (27 words)

Longer example sentences

For instance, pectin is a gelling agent used to 'hold ingredients together' – an indication that food is made up of broken-down ingredients and likely to be soft, says Dr Dicken – which makes it easier to overeat. (37 words)

And while there are concerns about individual additives, Dr Dicken thinks we should generally not see them as the main issue; rather they're a 'useful indicator' of other changes to the food. (33 words)

The fundraiser offered an assortment of entertainment throughout the night including a reading of Charles Dicken’s A Christmas Carol, a 20 voice community choir and an auction. (28 words)

Example sentences (6)

The problem, of course, is that most gun owners are not Mr. Dicken.

Unexpected Twist is a radical interpretation of Charles Dicken’s classic Oliver Twist and Conrad has co-written the and acted as musical director on the project.

And while there are concerns about individual additives, Dr Dicken thinks we should generally not see them as the main issue; rather they're a 'useful indicator' of other changes to the food.

For instance, pectin is a gelling agent used to 'hold ingredients together' – an indication that food is made up of broken-down ingredients and likely to be soft, says Dr Dicken – which makes it easier to overeat.

The fundraiser offered an assortment of entertainment throughout the night including a reading of Charles Dicken’s A Christmas Carol, a 20 voice community choir and an auction.

Dicken's serialisation of his novels was not uncriticised by other authors.

Common combinations with dicken

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "dicken" in a sentence?
An example: "The problem, of course, is that most gun owners are not Mr. Dicken." This page contains 6 example sentences with the word "dicken" from authentic English texts.
What does "dicken" mean?
Dicken means: A surname transferred from the given name.
How many example sentences with "dicken" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains 6 example sentences with "dicken", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.