What is another word for was one of?

Pronunciation: [wɒz wˈɒn ɒv] (IPA)

The phrase "was one of" is common in writing and speech, indicating that something or someone is part of a larger group or category. However, there are many synonyms that can be used instead to vary sentence structure and style. Some examples include "belonged to," "was a member of," "marked as," "falling within," "included in," and "participated in." In addition to increasing variety in language, using synonyms for "was one of" can also help to convey different levels of importance or significance. For instance, "ranked among" emphasizes the high status of the subject, while "comprised" suggests a larger group or set.

What are the hypernyms for Was one of?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Was one of

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  • Even before he had one book published, Jack was one of those people you could feel was very special.
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  • It was one of those great miracles of history that they managed to smuggle an Enigma machines out to Britain just before they were invaded by the Nazis.
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