an
Translation
an
Examples
I ate an apple.
I ate an apple.
It's an honor to meet you.
It's an honour to meet you.
Grammar Patterns
an + ((singular countable noun beginning with a vowel sound)) used before a singular noun I ate an apple.
Similar Words
Synonyms: a; Antonyms: the
Etymology
From Old English 'ān', meaning 'one'. It is a variant of 'a'.
Memory Tips
Use 'an' before a vowel SOUND, not just a vowel letter (e.g., 'an hour', but 'a university'). The 'n' makes it easier to pronounce.