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Definition of a - Reverso English Dictionary
Article
1.
grammarused to refer to a non-specific item
- I need a pen to write this down.
2.
consonant soundsused before words starting with consonant sounds
- She adopted a cat from the shelter.
3.
rate or frequencyRare used in expressions of rate or frequencyRare
- She earns $20 a day.
Expressions with a
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in a straight line
The chairs were placed in a row.
in a place far away from something
The mountains looked beautiful at a distance.
receive an injection from a doctor or nurse
I need to get a shot before school.
ask someone to wait briefly before continuing
Hang on a second, I need to grab my phone.
feeling happy and positive
She was in a good mood after hearing the news.
quickly and with urgency
She left the house in a hurry.
short, unspecified period of time
I'll be with you in just a second.
to act a character in a performance
She played a role in the school's theater production..
pause an activity for a short rest or mental refreshment
Let's take a break and get some fresh air.
examine or inspect something briefly
Please take a look at this report.
expresses sincere gratitude or appreciation
Thanks a lot for your help today!
in a slightly wrong or unusual way
His answer sounded a bit off during the interview.
small amount of an ingredient added to a dish
Add a dash of salt to the soup.
talent for understanding and appreciating music
His good ear for music makes him a great composer.
something that brings great joy or pleasure
The garden is a little bit of heaven.
a large number of people or things
A load of people showed up at the event.
far away from a specific place or point
The village is a long way from the city.
topic that does not have a definitive answer
The best flavor of ice cream is a matter of opinion.
very frequently or repeatedly
I've told you a million times to clean your room.!
small area of clear sky among clouds
After the storm, we saw a patch of blue sky.
indicates a small amount or degree of something
The soup needs a touch of salt.
some time ago in the past
I met him a while back at the conference.
happening suddenly without any warning or preparation
All of a sudden, the lights went out.
simple healthy habits believed to help prevent illness
She swears by an apple a day to stay well during winter.
Origin of a
Old English ā (always)
Terms with a included in their meaning
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description
link someone or something with a quality or state
category
link someone or something with a class or kind
linguistics
form continuous clauses with a present participle
sleeping area
room in a house for sleeping
food
meat from a cow
time
earlier than a specific time or event
human identity
girl's given name, often used as a shorter form of Elizabeth
superiority
more excellent than others in a group
colors
having the color of a clear sky
medical
entire physical structure of a living being
physical object
collection of pages bound together with a cover
publication
written work or composition published as a bound collection
kitchen
container for liquids with a narrow neck
storage
container with a lid for storage
youth
young male human, typically a child or adolescent
relationship
male partner in a romantic relationship
transportation
move something or someone to a place
cleaning
remove dirt or dust using short strokes with a tool
dental care
clean teeth using a brush
physics
small round pockets of air in a liquid
architecture
structure with walls and a roof
food
sandwich with a meat or vegetable patty
contrast
introducing a contrast or exception
weather
having a low temperature that makes the air feel chilly
Examples of a in a sentence
Can you hand me a towel? He found a wallet on the ground. They saw a movie last night. He visits the gym three times a week. The car travels 60 miles an hour.
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- French:un, par, ...
- German:ein, pro, ...
- Italian:una, un, ...
- Spanish:un, al, ...
- Portuguese:uma, um, ...
- Chinese:一, 一个, ...
- Japanese:ある, 1つの, ...
- Arabic:أداة نكرة, في, ...
- Hebrew:חֲסַר יְדִיעָה, סִימָן לְיַחִיד לֹא מְיֻדָּע, ...
- Russian:один, неопределённый артикль перед словами, начинающимися с согласного звука, ...
- Ukrainian:один, на, ...
- Hindi:एक, अनिश्चित एकवचन सूचक, ...
Definition of A - Reverso English Dictionary
Other
1.
alphabetfirst letter in the English alphabet
- A is the first letter in apple.
2.
schoolgrade indicating excellent performance
- She got an A in math.
3.
gameace card in games
- He drew an A of spades.
4.
orderfirst in order, ordinal number
- He finished in A position.
5.
blood groupTECH. blood type with A antigenTECH.
- He has type A blood.
6.
DNA baseTECH. nucleotide in DNA, adenineTECH.
- A pairs with T in DNA.
7.
electricityTECH. unit of electric currentTECH.
- The current is measured in amperes (A).
8.
movie ratingTECH. UK adult rating for moviesTECH. UK
- This film is rated A.
9.
musicRare musical note in the scaleRare
- The song starts on an A note.
10.
sexualityRare asexual personRare
- They identify as an A.
11.
land areaTECH. US acre, unit of areaTECH. US
- The farm is 10 A.
12.
scienceTECH. atom or atomic, in scienceTECH.
- The A bomb changed history.
13.
measurementTECH. unit of length, angstromTECH.
- The wavelength is 5000 A.
14.
biologyTECH. dominant allele in geneticsTECH.
- The A allele is dominant.
15.
logicDated universal affirmative in logicDated
- The A statement is 'All dogs bark.'
16.
historical markDated adulterer, marked with ADated
- She wore an A for adultery.
Expressions with A
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grades that are consistently A's in all subjects
She was proud to have straight A's this semester.
very high quality or excellent condition
The restaurant is known for its A 1 service.
identify A as B by error
I mistook the stranger for my brother in the crowded station.
mistake one thing for another
In the dark, I took the mailbox for a person.
recognition of effort despite failure
He got an A for effort in trying to fix the sink.
set two sides in opposition or competition
The coach pitted the veterans against the rookies in practice.
combine A with B into a single unit
They telescoped the research unit into the product team to streamline decisions.
type of battery size
He replaced the remote's batteries with new triple A ones..
main team in a competition or organization
He was excited to make the A-team this season..
includes everything from beginning to end
We sell products from A-Z.
advanced secondary exam qualification for university entry
He needed three A levels to apply for university.
of the highest quality or standard
These are grade A ingredients.
nutrient important for vision and skin health
Carrots are high in vitamin A, which is good for your eyes..
the foremost example often with a negative connotation
His messy room is Exhibit A of his laziness.
considered the best or most prestigious
She attended an A-list event last night.
recognize differences between two things or people
She can differentiate A from B easily in the test.
atomic bomb using nuclear fission of heavy elements
The A-bomb was a pivotal invention in warfare.
structure with two sloping sides meeting at a peak
The cabin was designed as an A-frame.
major road other than a motorway in the UK
The A-road was congested due to the holiday traffic..
person with a competitive and ambitious personality
She is a type A who thrives under pressure.
personal space for creativity and independence
After years of sharing, she finally had a room of her own.
story told in winter, often with magic or fantasy
He listened to a winter's tale by the fire.
covering everything from beginning to end
She knows the subject from A to Z.
in a way that covers everything completely
She explained the process from A to Zed.
Examples of A in a sentence
Children learn to write A in kindergarten. He was thrilled to receive an A in history. Getting an A in chemistry boosted her confidence. She played an A to win the round. I was dealt an A and a king. She was awarded the A spot in the contest.
Their team secured the A rank this year. The donor has A blood type. Patients with A can receive from A or O. A is one of the four DNA bases. Scientists studied the A content in the sample. The device requires 2 A to operate. The battery provides 1.5 A of current. Only adults can watch A movies. The theater only shows A films after 10 PM. She tuned her guitar to an A. The orchestra's first note was an A. My friend is an A and proud of it. The club welcomes every A without judgment. The property covers 5 A. They own 20 A of land. A particles are studied in physics. The A decay process releases energy. The crystal spacing is 2.8 A. The bond length measures 1.1 A. If one parent has A, the trait appears. A always masks the effect of a. In logic, A means 'All cats purr.' The A proposition states 'All birds fly.' The villagers shunned her for the A she bore. He was branded with an A in the old tale.
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- French:A, très bien, ...
- German:A, Eins, ...
- Italian:a, una A, ...
- Spanish:A, sobresaliente, ...
- Portuguese:letra A, A, ...
- Chinese:A, 优, ...
- Japanese:アルファベットのA, A評価, ...
- Arabic:أ, مُمْتاز, ...
- Hebrew:אוֹת A, א׳, ...
- Russian:буква A, отлично, ...
- Ukrainian:літера A, відмінно, ...
- Hindi:अ, ए, ...
Definition of A- - Reverso English Dictionary
Abbreviation
1.
abr: A minusUS grade slightly below an AUS
- He got an A− in math.
2.
abr: A negativeTECH. blood type with A antigen and no Rh factorTECH.
- The patient has A− and needs a matching donor.
Examples of A- in a sentence
His final grade was an A−, just missing an A. She donated blood because she is A−. A− is a rare blood type.
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- French:A-, ...
- German:1-, A-, ...
- Italian:A meno, A-, ...
- Spanish:A-, ...
- Portuguese:A-, A negativo, ...
- Chinese:A-, A型阴性, ...
- Japanese:Aマイナス, ...
- Arabic:درجة إيه ناقص, اي سالب, ...
- Hebrew:אֵי מִינוּס, ...
- Russian:A-, A отрицательная, ...
- Ukrainian:A-, група крові A без Rh-фактора, ...
- Hindi:A-, ए-, ...
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