Meaning & use

a

determiner·Everyday

Used before a singular countable noun to refer to a single, unspecified example of something.

See it in a sentence

She adopted a friendly dog from the local animal shelter last weekend.

He has been looking for a job closer to his family's home.

A note on using this word

Use 'an' instead of 'a' before words that begin with a vowel sound, such as 'an hour' or 'an idea.'

Words with a similar meaning

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Words with an opposite meaning

the

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