How do you use Usman in a sentence? See 10+ example sentences showing how this word appears in different contexts, plus the exact meaning.
Usman meaning
- A male given name from Arabic.
- A surname from Arabic [in turn originating as a patronymic].
- Alternative form of Uthman, early caliph.
Using Usman
- The main meaning on this page is: A male given name from Arabic. | A surname from Arabic [in turn originating as a patronymic]. | Alternative form of Uthman, early caliph.
- In the example corpus, usman often appears in combinations such as: usman ododo, usman khawaja, ahmed usman.
Context around Usman
- Average sentence length in these examples: 27.5 words
- Position in the sentence: 11 start, 8 middle, 1 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Usman
- In this selection, "usman" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 27.5 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, wanted, fact, saw, khawaja, seeing and smear stand out and add context to how "usman" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include 30 haliru usman 27 and and abuja with usman s brother. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "usman" sits close to words such as alarmed, allocate and amazed, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with usman
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Lisa seemed to really enjoy watching Usman perform, and Usman said his music was for her. (16 words)
After the fight, Usman highly of his opponent and acknowledged the close nature of the fight. (16 words)
According Amaechi, NPA managing director has N2.5m approval limit, but Usman approved a contract of N2. (17 words)
When Usman and Irfan put up a 58-run stand, it was once again Johnson who struck, taking two more in an over when his extra pace saw Usman smear a pull into the air before Abbas was dispatched in similar fashion. (42 words)
Usman’s matchup against Masvidal, who is the No. 3 ranked fighter in the official UFC welterweight rankings, is Usman’s first trip back into the octagon since he defended his title with a win over Colby Covington in December. (40 words)
Australia opener Usman Khawaja, who was reprimanded by the International Cricket Council for wearing a black armband in support of Palestinians in Gaza during the first test, was not expected to wear it Tuesday for the start of the second. (40 words)
Example sentences (20)
Usman's pal Joseph wanted Usman to focus on music, especially in light of the fact Usman had said Lisa was a very jealous woman.
With Usman seeing someone new, Kim might regret her decision to stay friends and want to get back together with Usman again.
When Usman and Irfan put up a 58-run stand, it was once again Johnson who struck, taking two more in an over when his extra pace saw Usman smear a pull into the air before Abbas was dispatched in similar fashion.
Lisa and Usman celebrated with Usman's family and friends, and Lisa gushed that she felt like Cinderella.
Lisa seemed to really enjoy watching Usman perform, and Usman said his music was for her.
On the drive over to Kaduna, a big city in Nigeria where Usman actually lived and worked in the music industry, Lisa didn't appreciate people blowing up Usman's phone all the time.
The marriage certificate says Lisa and Usman got married on August 29, 2019 in Abuja with Usman's brother Mohammed serving as their witness.
Usman’s matchup against Masvidal, who is the No. 3 ranked fighter in the official UFC welterweight rankings, is Usman’s first trip back into the octagon since he defended his title with a win over Colby Covington in December.
Usman's roommates were surprised to see Lisa had "a tummy" as well, but Usman insisted he was happy and everything was fine.
The suspects, Usman Alhassan (30), Haliru Usman (27) and Sani Idi (27), all from Maikujeri village in Rafi Local Government Area were apprehended by a team of Operation Puff Adder attached to Rafi Division following a tip-off.
According Amaechi, NPA managing director has N2.5m approval limit, but Usman approved a contract of N2.
According to Usman, the aforementioned factors played a pivotal role in the “remarkable victory” of Diri and PDP.
Addressing the protesters, Borno’s deputy governor, Malam Usman Kadafur, sued for patience, assuring that the government was already addressing the issue.
After the fight, Usman highly of his opponent and acknowledged the close nature of the fight.
A Kwara State High Court in Ilorin, the state capital, on Thursday sentenced Sarkin Fulani of Kwara, Usman Adamu, his brother, and one Gidaddo Idris to life imprisonment for conspiracy to kidnap and kidnapping.
Also speaking at the occasion, the Chairman of the occasion, Alhaji Usman Yahaya, pleaded with the parents to remain committed to the upbringing of their children.
As a hands-on member of Tinubu’s team, Dr. Usman is expected to bring his wealth of experience in economic policy formulation, implementation, and monitoring to bear in driving economic growth and development in Nigeria.
A similar pattern unfolded in the fourth, which was just as close, with Edwards looking to keep his distance as Usman tried to get in close.
Australia captain Pat Cummins has defended Usman Khawaja’s protest over the war in Gaza and said the Australian opener can “hold his head high” over his actions which were “not offensive”.
Australia opener Usman Khawaja, who was reprimanded by the International Cricket Council for wearing a black armband in support of Palestinians in Gaza during the first test, was not expected to wear it Tuesday for the start of the second.
Common combinations with usman
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts: