Synonyms for

Alphabet

Verb / ˈælfʌˌbet / Another word for alphabet — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Alphabet refers to a set of letters or symbols arranged in a specific order, used to represent the basic sounds of a spoken language.

Synonyms & similar words

firstprinciple abc firstrudiment rudiment abcs letters ABCs syllabary script language

Synonyms by register

Formal

script characters symbols

Informal

letters abc's

Literary

runes hieroglyphs

Common collocations

  • alphabet soup
  • alphabet song
  • alphabetical order
  • foreign alphabet
  • ancient alphabet
  • learn the alphabet
  • study the alphabet
  • write the alphabet

Word family

noun alphabet
adjective alphabetic
adverb alphabetically

Usage note

The word 'alphabet' refers to a set of letters or symbols in a fixed order used to represent the basic sounds of a language. It is not typically used with direct antonyms.

Example sentences

  1. I am practicing my alphabet.
  2. The alphabet has 26 letters.
  3. Can you say the alphabet backwards?
  4. We use the alphabet to write words and sentences.
  5. I am teaching my little brother the alphabet.

Quotes

  • The alphabet is a potent tool just as it is, without adornment or augmentation with diacritical marks.
  • The alphabet is one of the greatest inventions in human history.
  • The alphabet is a powerful tool that can be used for good or evil.

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