Pronunciation: /ɛl/
noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea.
A1 I saw a big 'L' on the sign for the library.
A2 She drew a perfect 'L' in her handwriting practice.
B1 The 'L' in his name stands for 'Leonardo'.
B2 The company logo features a stylized 'L'.
C1 The architect designed a building in the shape of an 'L'.
C2 The 'L' in the equation represents a constant value.
adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun.
A1 I have a long pencil.
A2 She has a little dog.
B1 He bought a large house.
B2 The old car was in good condition.
C1 The luxurious hotel had a beautiful view of the ocean.
C2 The vintage watch was a rare find for collectors.
adverb A word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb.
A1 She walked slowly.
A2 He spoke quietly.
B1 They worked diligently.
B2 The car drove smoothly.
C1 The music played softly.
C2 The chef cooked expertly.
preposition A word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence.
A1 I'm going to the store.
A2 She is sitting next to me.
B1 The book is on the table.
B2 The cat jumped over the fence.
C1 The painting hangs above the fireplace.
C2 The plane flew across the ocean.
conjunction A word that connects words, phrases, or clauses.
A1 I am tired, L I still have to finish my homework.
A2 She wanted to go to the beach, L it started raining.
B1 I enjoy cooking, L I don't have much time for it lately.
B2 He studied hard for the exam, L he was confident he would do well.
C1 The company invested in new technology, L it saw a significant increase in profits.
C2 The negotiations were tense, L both parties eventually reached a compromise.
article A word that specifies a noun as definite or indefinite.
A1 I saw a cat.
A2 She bought a book.
B1 He is reading a newspaper.
B2 I need a new computer.
C1 She is wearing a beautiful dress.
C2 He drove a luxurious car.
formal The letter 'L' is the twelfth letter of the alphabet.
informal I always mix up 'L' and 'I' when I'm typing quickly.
slang I aced that test, got an 'L' on it!
figurative Taking an 'L' in that game really humbled me and made me practice harder.
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