Seth

[ seth ]

noun

1. the third son of Adam. Genesis 4:25
2. a male given name.

Seth

/ sɛθ /

noun

1. Old Testament Adam's third son, given by God in place of the murdered Abel (Genesis 4:25)

Word History and Origins

Origin of Seth¹

From Late Latin Seth, from Greek Sḗth, from Hebrew Shēth, a name associated with shāth “he has placed”

Example Sentences

"These results are really important in that they show how humans may be affecting wildlife in less obvious ways than killing them with vehicles," said Seth Riley, branch chief for wildlife at the park.

From Science Daily

After Trump’s convincing win, Congressman Seth Moulton, a moderate from Massachusetts, said his party needed to rethink its approach on cultural issues.

From BBC

Seth Bluestein, the Republican City Commissioner in Philadelphia, posted on X: "There is absolutely no truth to this allegation. It is yet another example of disinformation. Voting in Philadelphia has been safe and secure."

From BBC

"There is absolutely no truth to the allegation," said Seth Bluestein, Philadelphia's lone Republican commissioner.

From Salon

Philadelphia City Commissioner Seth Bluestein told Salon he's prepared to defend the right to vote.

From Salon