Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
a
Article
/ə/ or /eɪ/
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Definition
Used to refer to a single item or person that is not specified or known.
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Examples
- A cat is sitting on the roof.
- She wants to be a doctor someday.
- Can I have a piece of cake?
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Meaning
It functions as an indefinite article in English, helping to introduce nouns.
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Synonyms
- one
- an
- any