Of A

Pronunciation: /ʌv ə/

Definitions of of a

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

Example Sentences

A1 I am in need of a new pair of shoes.

A2 She is afraid of a spider.

B1 The company is in search of a new CEO.

B2 He is accused of a crime he did not commit.

C1 The success of a project depends on effective communication.

C2 The beauty of a sunset is unparalleled.

Examples of of a in a Sentence

formal The success of a project relies on effective communication among team members.

informal The taste of a homemade meal is always better than store-bought.

slang The vibe of a party last night was lit!

figurative The weight of a secret can be burdensome.

Grammatical Forms of of a

• past tense: was
• plural: of a
• comparative: more of a
• superlative: most of a
• present tense: is
• future tense: will be
• perfect tense: has been
• continuous tense: being of a
• singular: of a
• positive degree: as of a
• infinitive: to be of a
• gerund: being of a
• participle: having been of a

Origin and Evolution of of a

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'of a' originated in Middle English as a combination of the preposition 'of' and the indefinite article 'a'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the use of 'of a' has remained relatively consistent in its grammatical function as a combination of 'of' and 'a' to indicate possession or association.