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a
Determinative
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A is used when the following word could be any of a certain type.
Compare "A book I saw on the shelf" and "The book I gave you yesterday".
a
Noun
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A is the first letter of the alphabet.
The letter "a" comes before "b".
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In some schools, an A is a very high grade.
Ron got an A on his earth science test.
necktie
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noun
(= tie)
neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
he stood in front of the mirror tightening his necktie
he wore a vest and tie
party
Noun
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A party is when people get together for fun or to celebrate something like a birthday.
I'm throwing a huge party for my 21st birthday. There'll be cake, games, and lots of fun!
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A party is a political group.
The Liberal Party will form the government.
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A party is any group of people who are together for a reason.
Inside the restaurant, a party of four had taken their seats.
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A party is one person or group in a disagreement.
party
Verb
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When you party, you go to a party and enjoy yourself.
We partied until the early hours.