Henry - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈhenrɪ|  American pronunciation of the word henry
Brit.  |ˈhenrɪ|  British pronunciation of the word henry

noun

- a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
- English chemist who studied the quantities of gas absorbed by water at different temperatures and under different pressures (1775-1836)
- a leader of the American Revolution and a famous orator who spoke out against British rule of the American colonies (1736-1799)
- United States physicist who studied electromagnetic phenomena (1791-1878)

Extra examples

Henry called for the waiter in a loud voice.

Henry came in for a large share of his father's fortune.

Henry is said to have been discredited for the death of Thomas.

Henry fell into one of his fearful rages.

Katharine Hepburn played opposite Henry Fonda in many films.

She danced next with an officer, and had the refreshment of talking of Henry.

Henry has been blind from birth.

What had caused the sudden breach between Henry and his son?

When Henry became King, he cast aside all his former friends.

When I saw Henry with another woman I felt something close to jealousy.

The treaty of Troyes made Henry V heir to the crown of France.

Henry has always been a deep one. He keeps his views to himself.

All eyes were immediately turned on (=everyone looked at) Henry.

Don't pay any attention to Henry. He's just fooling.

Eton College was founded by Henry VI in 1440.

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