328 Another Word for An? – An Synonyms & Antonyms

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Meaning of an

The primary meaning of the word "an" is used to indicate that the noun it precedes is singular and begins with a vowel sound.

Etymology of an

The word "an" originates from Old English "an", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "ainaz", also meaning "one"
Historically, "an" was used before nouns starting with any vowel sound, including sometimes "y" and "u" when they were considered vowels
The modern usage of "an" is more standardized, typically used before nouns starting with vowel sounds /æ/, /ɑː/, /e/, /i/, /ɔː/, and /uː/

Synonyms

Definitions

  • Used, before a noun starting with a vowel sound, to indicate that the noun is singular
  • Used to indicate a nonspecific person or thing
  • Used to indicate a person or thing previously mentioned or easily identified

Usage Examples

  • An apple a day keeps the doctor away
  • I'm reading an interesting book
  • She ate an entire pizza by herself
  • He's an excellent musician
  • An hour later, we arrived at the destination

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