Synonyms for

U

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

Definition

U is the twenty-first letter of the alphabet and represents a vowel sound.

Synonyms & similar words

u uranium atomicnumber uracil vowel letter character ABC alphabet element symbol sign mark emblem icon token figure type kind sort variety style form fashion

Common collocations

  • letter u
  • shape of u
  • u-turn
  • u-boat
  • u-shaped
  • u-turn signal

Word family

noun u

Usage note

The letter 'u' is primarily used as a letter of the alphabet. It can also refer to a U-turn or a U-shaped object.

Example sentences

  1. The word 'umbrella' has a U in it.
  2. My name starts with the letter U.
  3. The word 'under' has a U sound in it.
  4. The word 'unique' has a U sound in it.
  5. The word 'ukelele' has two U's in it.

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