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A girl

🇬🇧 UK //ə ɡɜːl// 🇺🇸 US //ə ɡɪrl//

Meaning of A girl

A female child or young woman.

In simple words: A young female person.

A girl in a sentence

• The girl played happily in the playground.
• A girl helped her little brother with his homework.
• That girl has a talent for singing.
• The girl with the red hat is my best friend.
• She is a smart girl who studies hard.

How to use A girl

Used commonly to refer to young females from childhood to teenage years. Avoid using in formal contexts or when gender is not relevant.

Grammar pattern

noun phrase

Memory hint

Think of 'girl' as a young pearl, precious and growing.

Related words

Collocations with A girl

• little girl
• young girl
• girl scout
• girl power
• smart girl

Synonyms for A girl

• female child
• young woman
• lass
• miss
• dame

Common mistakes with A girl

• 'Girl' can be mistakenly used for adult women.
• Confusing 'girl' with 'woman' in formal writing.
• Using the phrase without an accompanying noun in context.

Frequently asked questions about A girl

What does A girl mean?

A young female person.

What is the definition of A girl?

A female child or young woman.

How do you use A girl in a sentence?

The girl played happily in the playground.

Can you give another example of A girl?

A girl helped her little brother with his homework.

What are synonyms for A girl?

Common alternatives include female child, young woman, lass, miss, dame.

What words go with A girl?

It commonly pairs with little girl, young girl, girl scout, girl power, smart girl.

What are common mistakes when using A girl?

'Girl' can be mistakenly used for adult women. Confusing 'girl' with 'woman' in formal writing. Using the phrase without an accompanying noun in context.

How do you pronounce A girl?

US: //ə ɡɪrl//, UK: //ə ɡɜːl//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use A girl?

Used commonly to refer to young females from childhood to teenage years. Avoid using in formal contexts or when gender is not relevant.