Pronunciation: /eɪ and ɑr/
noun A word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things
A1 I have a pen.
A2 She bought a new car.
B1 He is reading a book.
B2 There is a problem with the computer.
C1 The company is facing a financial crisis.
C2 She is a renowned scientist in her field.
conjunction A word used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause
A1 I have a cat and a dog.
A2 She bought a book and a pen at the store.
B1 He is a doctor and a researcher in his field.
B2 The company offers a car and a house as part of the job package.
C1 The artist painted a masterpiece and a portrait of his muse.
C2 The restaurant serves a variety of dishes and a selection of fine wines.
formal The collaboration between a and r scientists resulted in groundbreaking research findings.
informal I heard that a and r are teaming up for a new project at work.
slang Those a and r dudes are always working on something cool together.
figurative The relationship between a and r is like a well-oiled machine, always in sync.
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