WordHive Learning Dictionary

Alphabet

noun

The alphabet is the ordered set of letters in a language.

8 letters 3 syllables

What does Alphabet mean?

The alphabet is the ordered set of letters in a language.

Dictionary definition

The set of letters used in a language, arranged in order.

Example sentences

Alphabet in a sentence

easy

We sang the alphabet song in class.

medium

Dictionary words are listed in alphabet order.

hard

Knowing alphabet order helps with searching and organizing words.

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Practice the meaning of Alphabet

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What does alphabet mean?

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Alphabet

Voice settings
Sounds like

al · fuh · bet · strongest beat: al

Synonyms

Words like Alphabet

letter setThe complete group of letters.
letter orderFocuses on sequence from A to Z.
Antonyms

Opposite words

random lettersRandom letters are not arranged in alphabet order.
number systemNumbers are separate from the alphabet.
Synonym practice

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Word family

Alphabet word family

Base word

alphabet

noun

alphabets

Letter systems in different languages.

adjective

alphabetic

Related to letter order.

Related words