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alphabet (noun)

A standard set of letters or symbols used to represent the basic sounds of a language in writing. It provides the foundation for spelling and reading by organizing characters in a specific, traditional order.

💬 Example

"The children sang a song to help them memorize the alphabet."

💡 Memory Tip

Remember the origin: ALPHAbet comes from ALPHA and BETa, the first two letters in Greek.

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
ABC's script character set syllabary letters
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Saying 'I have 5 alphabets in my name' instead of 'I have 5 letters in my name'.

Saying 'alphabet order' instead of 'alphabetical order'.

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