alphabet

noun

ˈal-fə-ˌbet How to pronounce alphabet (audio)
Definition of alphabetnext
as in elements
general or basic truths on which other truths or theories can be based you need to learn the alphabet of genealogy before you can move on to more advanced study

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Recent Examples of alphabet It’s designed to help parents teach numbers, counting, the alphabet, colors, shapes, fine motor skills and more. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 July 2026 How did a society just getting to grips with the alphabet produce works of such sophistication? — Literary Hub, 17 July 2026 The Korean alphabet is created under King Sejong during the Joseon Dynasty. — New York Times, 17 July 2026 According to the police report, Diaz-Torres failed balancing tests, walking in a straight line and reciting the alphabet. — Christy Gutowski, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for alphabet
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  3. basis
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  • The effect of bringing a host of films together in this way is never predictable; even familiar elements don’t look the same.
    — Geoffrey O’Brien, The New York Review of Books, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Some of our favorite barrel leg pants actually accentuate the balloon silhouette or taper of the leg by adding darts, extra side panels, pleats, patches, or other elements that highlight the aesthetic element.
    — Lucía Tejo, Glamour, 22 Aug. 2026
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  • The writing toolkit covers keyword research, blog generation, rewriting, summarizing, grammar checks, social comments, and brand-voice creation.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Grammatical gender is an essential part of Spanish grammar and should be learned.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of grammar
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  • Following Contreras’ majestic homer, Webb allowed back-to-back singles and hit a batter to load the bases.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026
  • On Friday, his only real trouble was in the fifth inning, when a soft single, a line drive and a bunt hit loaded the bases with one out.
    — Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2026
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“Alphabet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alphabet. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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