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/æn/

Main Example

I saw an elephant at the zoo.

Grammatical Info:

Determiner (det.)

Used before a noun to indicate a single item that is not specific.

Other Example

I need an umbrella for the rain.

She adopted an adorable puppy.

He wants to read an interesting book.

an apple

an idea

an hour

one

a single

any

/æn/

Main Example

An is coming to the party.

Grammatical Info:

Pronoun (pron.)

Used to refer to a person or thing that is not specified.

Other Example

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