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Definition of an - Reverso English Dictionary
Article
1.
linguisticsused before words starting with a vowel sound
- She saw an elephant at the zoo.
2.
grammarused to refer to one item of a general kind
- She needs an umbrella because it's raining.
Expressions with an
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simple healthy habits believed to help prevent illness
She swears by an apple a day to stay well during winter.
very large amount or number of something
She has an awful lot of homework tonight.
expresses a small amount of something
He doesn't have an ounce of patience.
finish or reach the last part of something
The concert will come to an end soon.
experience a sense of not belonging
She often feels like an outsider at family gatherings.
inadequate or insincere justification for an action or failure to act
It's only an excuse for missing the deadline.
watch carefully for something or someone
Keep an eye out for the delivery truck.
produce an egg from the body
The hen will lay an egg every day.
cause someone to remember something important
Her speech left an impression on the audience.
cause someone to dislike or oppose you
His rude comments made an enemy of his colleague.
cause someone to notice and remember something
He made an impression at the interview with his confidence.
undertake a short trip for a small task
She needs to run an errand for her mom.
refers to something that is not new
Look at that car, that's an old one.
very kind or helpful person
You're an angel for helping me with my homework!
possess a prepared list of topics or tasks for an event
We have an agenda for the meeting to keep things focused.
to begin to have a particular attitude
She decided to adopt an attitude of optimism despite the challenges.
very high price for something, often in costs or payments
The new phone cost an arm and a leg.
argue in a familiar, long-term, teasing way
They argue like an old married couple every day after dinner.
quick calculation done informally on paper
He did a back of an envelope calculation to estimate costs.
show no reaction or surprise
He didn't bat an eye at the news.
be in a romantic relationship as a couple
Did you know they are an item now?
pretend to be something not true
His kindness turned out to be just an act.
be recognized as a couple
Everyone knew they had become an item when they arrived together.
achieve sudden popularity or success very quickly
The song became an overnight hit after its release.
Origin of an
Old English, an (one)
Terms with an included in their meaning
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physical location
location where someone lives or an organization is situated
orientation
side of an object opposite the front
action
start or initiate an action or event
infrastructure
structure allowing passage over an obstacle
automobile
vehicle with four wheels powered by an engine
door
move something to cover an opening
calendar
specific day when an event happens
activity
perform an action or task
language
act as an auxiliary in questions
grammar
act as an auxiliary in negatives
structure
movable barrier at an entrance
entrance
structure like a door at an entrance
delayed
not arriving until after an expected time
action
perform an action or task
geography
visual representation of an area showing features
reflection
reflective surface that shows an image
language
indicates an alternative or choice
communication
used as an affirmative to an offer
measurement
dimensions or magnitude of an object
degree
to such an extent or degree
military
person serving in an army
quantity
indicating an unspecified number or quantity
general
an unspecified object or thing
location
in an unspecified or unknown location
Examples of an in a sentence
She wore an elegant dress to the party. He picked an apple from the tree. They adopted an orphan from the shelter.
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- French:un, ...
- German:ein, ...
- Italian:un, una, ...
- Spanish:un, una, ...
- Portuguese:um, uma, ...
- Chinese:一, 一个, ...
- Japanese:一頭の, 一つの, ...
- Arabic:أداة تُستخدم قبل الكلمات التي تبدأ بصوت حرف علة بالإنجليزية, أداة للتنكير, ...
- Hebrew:הַ, אֶחָד, ...
- Russian:какой-то, одна, ...
- Ukrainian:неозначений артикль перед голосним звуком, одна, ...
- Hindi:स्वर ध्वनि से शुरू होने वाले शब्द से पहले लगने वाला अनिश्चित उपपद, एक, ...
Definition of AN - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
acr: Article NumberTECH. unique code used to identify a productTECH.
- Check the AN on the box for details.
Abbreviation
abr: Andaman and Nicobar IslandsRare Indian island territory in the Bay of BengalRare
- AN is an Indian island territory in the Bay of Bengal.
Examples of AN in a sentence
Enter the AN to register your product. Flights to AN were delayed by monsoon weather. She plans to visit AN during her holiday.
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- French:numéro d'article, îles Andaman-et-Nicobar, ...
- German:AN, Andamanen und Nikobaren, ...
- Italian:AN, Isole Andamane e Nicobare, ...
- Spanish:NA, islas Andamán y Nicobar, ...
- Portuguese:AN, ilhas Andamão e Nicobar, ...
- Chinese:商品编号, 安达曼和尼科巴群岛, ...
- Japanese:品番, アンダマン・ニコバル諸島, ...
- Arabic:رَقْمُ الْمُنْتَجِ, جُزُرُ أَنْدامان وَنيكوبار, ...
- Hebrew:AN, אִיֵּי אַנְדָּמָן וְנִיקוֹבָּר, ...
- Russian:артикул, Андаманские и Никобарские острова, ...
- Ukrainian:артикул, Андаманські і Нікобарські острови, ...
- Hindi:लेख संख्या, अंडमान और निकोबार द्वीपसमूह, ...
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