Simple meaning
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.
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.
Word family
Alphabet word family
Base word
alphabet
noun
alphabets
Letter systems in different languages.
adjective
alphabetic
Related to letter order.
Related words
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Quick practice
Try Alphabet
Practice 1
What is the alphabet?
alphabet means the alphabet is the ordered set of letters in a language.
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Learning paths
- Define the Word Hive for word meanings.
- Synonym Search for word choice.
- Context Clue Challenge for sentence clues.
- Buzz Between for homophones and listening.
- Hive Builder for roots, prefixes, and suffixes.