an
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indefinite article \ən, (ˈ)an\Definition of AN
: 2a
See Usage Discussion at 2a
Origin of AN
Middle English, from Old English ān one — more at one
First Known Use: before 12th century
2an
preposition \ən, an\3an
conjunctionDefinition of AN
1
\see and\ : and
2
\ˈan\ archaic : if
Variants of AN
an or an'
First Known Use of AN
12th century
4an
abbreviationDefinition of AN
year
Origin of AN
Latin annum; annus
AN
abbreviationDefinition of AN
airman (Navy)
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