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неопределённый артикль
used before singular general noun
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a usage examples
Use a before a singular common noun, for example a book.
Используйте неопределённый артикль перед существительным в единственном числе, например a book.
In English, a marks one unspecified thing, as in a dog.
В английском языке неопределённый артикль отмечает один неуточнённый предмет, например a dog.
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I saw a dog in the park.
She has an apple.
неопределённое количество; обычно с неисчисляемыми существительными и во множественном числе
I need some water.
Do you have any time?
What’s the difference
How is a different from related words?
Short comparisons help you choose the right word by meaning, context, and typical examples.
В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между casual, everyday, informal и ordinary
Разница между casual, everyday, informal и ordinary: стиль, регулярность, неофициальность и обычность с примерами.
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What does a mean?
used before singular general noun
How do you pronounce a?
a is pronounced as /ə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
How is a used in a sentence?
Use a before a singular common noun, for example a book. Translation: Используйте неопределённый артикль перед существительным в единственном числе, например a book.
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