As a letter:
* The first letter of the alphabet: This is the most common meaning of "a".
* An indefinite article: Used before singular nouns, indicating a general or unspecified thing. Example: "I saw a dog."
As a word:
* A one: In some contexts, "a" can be used as a slang term for "one". Example: "I got a hundred on my test!"
As a symbol:
* The symbol "@": This is also known as the "at" sign, commonly used in email addresses.
As a prefix:
* "A-" can mean "without" or "not": Example: "amoral" means "without morals".
As part of a phrase:
* "A-OK" means "completely fine": This is a colloquialism used to indicate that everything is good.
Other possibilities:
* "A" can also be used as an abbreviation for things like "acre" or "ampere".
To understand the meaning of "a" in a specific context, you need to look at the surrounding words and phrases.
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