Pronunciation

/ˈælfa.bɛt/

Definitions

• Noun: A collection of letters or symbols that form the basis of a written language, typically arranged in a specific order. For example: “The alphabet is the first step in learning to read.”
• Adjective: Designating or pertaining to the arrangement of letters in a particular language’s writing system. For example: “The alphabet is unique to each language.”
• Proper noun: The first letter of each letter in the alphabet, often used as an educational tool or decorative element. For example: “The ABCs are the first letters in the English alphabet.”

Phrases

• “Learn the alphabet” means to familiarize oneself with the basic letters of a language.
• “Alphabetical order” refers to arranging items in the sequence of the alphabet.
• “Alphabet song” is a popular children’s song that teaches the letters of the alphabet.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She taught her child the alphabet to help with reading.”
• Adjective: “The library’s books are organized alphabetically by author.”
• Proper noun: “The children recited the alphabet from A to Z.”

Synonyms

• Alphabetic
• Letter set
• Character set
• Writing system
• Basic script

Note: The example sentences and phrases provided are not exhaustive, but they give a general idea of how the word “alphabet” can be used in different parts of speech.