English Lexicon

Moses

/ˈmoʊ.zɪs/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
Full Thesaurus

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A significant prophet in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, known for leading the Israelites out of Egypt and receiving the Ten Commandments.

    "Moses is often depicted in art as holding the tablets of the Ten Commandments."
  2. 2

    A common male given name derived from the biblical figure.

    "He named his son Moses after his grandfather."

Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum

Antonyms & Contrasting Words (1)

Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The name 'Moses' is of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew verb 'mashah', meaning 'to draw out'. It is traditionally associated with the biblical figure who led the Israelites out of Egypt, a narrative that has been influential in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions since ancient times.

Quick Vocabulary Retention Check

Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Moses"?

Thesaurus & Synonyms Graph

Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Moses"

Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.

View "Moses" Synonym Map