an
/æn/
an
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- 1.
used before a vowel sound to refer to a single thing or person
"an apple"
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I bought an apple at the market.
I bought an apple at the market.
She wants to be an engineer.
She wants to be an engineer.
It was an unforgettable trip.
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How do you pronounce an?
an is pronounced [/æn/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does an mean?
an means "an". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is an?
an is a Beginner-level word.
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Example: "I bought an apple at the market." — used to mean "an".
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