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An article is a word that combines with a noun to indicate the type of reference being made by the noun.

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Do I need "a/an" or "the" in this sentence?

Suppose that I have submitted a job application. And now I am waiting for the result. Do I say "I am waiting for an answer from the company" or "I am waiting for the answer from the com …
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"The roar of a lion" : Why do we use the definite article "the"?

"The roar of a lion can reach 114 decibels at a distance of 1 metre, and can be heard from 8 kilometers (5 miles) away." Why do we need the definite article here instead of the indefinite counter …
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