Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

a

[uh, ey] / ə, eɪ /
ARTICLE
not any particular or certain one of a class or group
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
Antonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Some songs—such as “A Guid New Year to ane a’ A’”—were widely recognized.

From National Geographic • Dec. 27, 2023

The Scottish government agreed with a recommendation by Sepa which allows Scottish Water to increase abstraction levels from the Allt a' Mhuilinn burn.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2023

Whether all this adds up to some big change a’ coming to City Hall, it’s too soon to say.

From Seattle Times • May 24, 2023

Continue round into Glen Pean and up to the Bealach a’ Chaorainn.

From The Guardian • Feb. 29, 2020

“A dangerous business, that. Some holes are better left undug. Unless you already know what’s buried, a’ course.”

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "a" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com