alphabet
Translation
alphabet
Examples
The English alphabet has 26 letters.
The English alphabet has 26 letters.
Can you say the alphabet backwards?
Can you say the alphabet backwards?
Grammar Patterns
((the)) alphabet the set of letters used for writing a language The English alphabet has 26 letters.
Similar Words
Synonyms: letters, script
Etymology
From the first two Greek letters, 'alpha' and 'beta'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Alpha-Beta' to remember 'alphabet'.