q

/kju:/

Thân thiện

A child points to the letter Q in an alphabet book.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The 17th letter of the modern English alphabet: "Q" is the seventeenth letter, typically followed by the letter "U" in English spelling.
   • A representation of this letter: Used as a symbol, character, or label.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The word "queen" starts with the letter Q.
  • In the game of Scrabble, the letter Q has a high point value.
  • The code for the question is marked with a red Q.

Advanced Usage

• "Mind your Ps and Qs": An idiom meaning to be careful about one's behavior or manners.
  • At the formal dinner, the children were told to mind their Ps and Qs.

Variants and Related Words

• Q-tip (n): A brand name for a cotton swab.
  • She used a Q-tip to clean her ears.
• Q&A (n): An abbreviation for "question and answer."
  • The lecture will be followed by a Q&A session.

Synonyms

• Character: A written or printed symbol.
• Symbol: A mark or character used as a conventional representation.

Related Phrases

• Q clearance (n): A specific level of security clearance, especially in U.S. government contexts.
  • The scientist needed Q clearance to work on the project.
• Q rating (n): A measure of the familiarity and appeal of a brand, celebrity, or product.
  • The actor's Q rating has increased since his latest film.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the 17th letter of the Roman alphabet

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