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d

168 ENTRIES FOUND:

1d

noun, often capitalized often attributive \ˈdē\
plural d's or ds\ˈdēz\

Definition of D

1
a : the 4th letter of the English alphabet b : a graphic representation of this letter c : a speech counterpart of orthographic d
2
: five hundred — see number table
3
: the second tone of a C-major scale
4
: a graphic device for reproducing the letter d
5
: one designated d especially as the fourth in order or class
6
a : a grade rating a student's work as poor in quality b : one graded or rated with a D
7
: something shaped like the letter D; specifically : a semicircle on a pool table about 23 inches in diameter for use especially in snooker
8
capitalized a : defense 2b <play tough D> b : defense 4b

Examples of D

  1. Many people who are learning to read confuse b's and d's.
  2. names that start with d
  3. The song is in the key of D.
  4. She got a D on her chemistry test.

First Known Use of D

before 12th century

Other Alphabet Terms

cuneiform, linear, minuscule, pictograph, rune, symbology, wedge

Rhymes with D

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