A example sentences
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a
determiner
- used when referring to someone or something for the first time in a text or conversation. Compare with the.
- used with units of measurement to mean one such unit:
- one single; any:
- used when mentioning the name of someone not known to the speaker:
- someone like (the name specified):
- used to indicate membership of a class of people or things:
- in, to, or for each; per (used when expressing rates or ratios):
a
abbreviation
- (in travel timetables) arrives:
- (in units of measurement) atto- (10).
- (with reference to sporting fixtures) away:
- (used before a date) before:
- acceleration.
a-
prefix
- not; without:
-a
suffix
- forming ancient or Latinized modern names of animals and plants:
- forming names of oxides:
- forming geographical names:
- forming ancient or Latinized modern feminine forenames:
- forming nouns from Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish:
a-
prefix
- to; towards:
- in the process of (an activity):
- in a specified state:
- on:
- in:
-a
suffix
- forming plural nouns from Greek or Latin neuter plurals corresponding to a singular in -um or -on (such as addenda, phenomena).
- forming plural nouns in names (often from modern Latin) of zoological groups:
a-
prefix
- variant spelling of ad- assimilated before sc, sp, and st (as in ascend, aspire, and astringent)
-a
suffix informal
- of:
- have:
- to:
a-
prefix
- of:
- utterly:
A
noun
A (noun) · A's (plural noun) · As (plural noun) · a (noun) · as (plural noun)
- the first letter of the alphabet.
- denoting the first in a set of items, categories, sizes, etc..
- denoting the first of two or more hypothetical people or things:
- the highest class of academic mark:
- (in the UK) denoting the most important category of road, other than a motorway:
- denoting the highest-earning socio-economic category for marketing purposes, including top management and senior professional personnel.
- denoting the first file from the left, as viewed from White's side of the board.
- the first constant to appear in an algebraic expression.
- denoting the uppermost soil horizon, especially the topsoil.
- the human blood type (in the ABO system) containing the A antigen and lacking the B.
- (with numeral) denoting a series of international standard paper sizes each twice the area of the next, as A0, A1, A2, A3, A4, etc., A4 being 210 × 297 mm.
- a shape like that of a capital A:
- the sixth note of the diatonic scale of C major. The A above middle C is usually used as the basis for tuning and in modern music has a standard frequency of 440 Hz.
- a key based on a scale with A as its keynote.
A
abbreviation
- (in card games) ace:
- against (heading the column in a table of sports results which shows the goals or points scored against each club).
- A level.
- ampere(s).
- ångstrom(s).
- attack (in designations of US aircraft types):
- answer:
- (in names of sports clubs) Athletic:
- Austria (international vehicle registration).
Synonyms
the, Feedback"A" Example Sentences
1. She has a beautiful smile.
2. I saw a bird in the tree.
3. It was a hot summer day.
4. She gave me a gift for my birthday.
5. I need to buy a new pair of shoes.
6. I saw a movie last night.
7. He lives in a small town.
8. It takes a long time to read a book.
9. He has a strong accent.
10. There was a full moon last night.
11. She has a good singing voice.
12. I made a mistake.
13. I have a cat and a dog.
14. I went to a restaurant for lunch.
15. It rained for a whole week.
16. The plane left a few minutes late.
17. I need a pencil and an eraser.
18. I have a test tomorrow.
19. It is a funny story.
20. There are a lot of people here.
21. Please pass a the salt.
22. I found a hundred dollars.
23. I want a potato.
24. There's a teacher in a every classroom.
25. That dress is a little too long.
26. The weather was a little cold today.
27. She laughed a little too loud.
28. It is a bit dark in here.
29. I need a bit of help.
30. He has a few good ideas.
31. That's a very good idea.
32. Let's go for a walk.
33. I have a homework assignment to do.
34. I have a test tomorrow.
35. There are a couple of good restaurants nearby.
36. I had a good time at the party.
37. I work a part time job.
38. Give me a hand will you?
39. She made a big mistake.
40. He has a large collection of books.
41. I go to a school near my house.
42. I have a report due next week.
43. I found a penny on the ground.
44. She's a good friend of mine.
45. There is a chance it will rain today.
46. He drove at a high speed.
47. I ate a meal at noon.
48. I work at a large company.
49. She told a short story.
50. I wrote a paper for class.
51. The concert lasts for a few hours.
52. There was a man standing outside.
53. He is a doctor.
54. We had a debate in class today.
55. I rode a on bike when I was younger.
56. She bought a new car last week.
57. I just need a minute.
58. There were a lot of people at the park.
59. I have a pen and pencil in my bag.
60. That book has a happy ending.
Common Phases
1. Have a good day - Used to wish someone a pleasant day.
2. Have a nice day - Used to wish someone an enjoyable day.
3. Take a break - To pause or stop working for a short time.
4. Have a seat - To invite someone to sit down.
5. Get a life - Advice to someone to stop obsessing over trivial things.
6. Go for a walk - Decide or begin to walk for pleasure or exercise.
7. Give it a rest - Used to tell someone to stop talking about something.
8. Not a chance - There is no possibility of something happening.
9. Make a mistake - Do something incorrectly or wrongly.
10. Get a grip - Regain control of one's emotions.
11. Take a look - Examine or inspect something briefly.
12. Have a good one - Used as a farewell meaning "have good remainder of the day."
13. Go for a swim - Decide or begin to swim for pleasure or exercise.
14. Have at it - Encouraging someone to take an action
15. Get a room - Advice to a couple displaying affection in public to find privacy.