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Vocabulary Entry
hamlet
|noun • noun • verb
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N
noun
A small village or group of houses, usually smaller than a town.
Example Sentences
"She grew up in a quaint hamlet near the mountains."
"The hamlet had only one shop and a few cottages."
"As they drove through the hamlet, they admired the rustic charm."
N
noun
A reference to the play 'Hamlet' by William Shakespeare, or the character within it.
Example Sentences
"Hamlet is one of Shakespeare's most famous tragedies."
"The character of Hamlet struggles with themes of revenge and madness."
"Many actors dream of playing the role of Hamlet on stage."
V
verb
To behave or act in a manner similar to Hamlet, often characterized by brooding or indecisiveness.
Example Sentences
"He tended to hamlet when faced with tough decisions."
"Don't hamlet; make your choice and move on."
"She hamleted over the proposal for weeks before finally accepting."