My wife’s 10 year-old Chromebook has spent the last few years as my Linux laptop that I keep tucked away next to the bed for those “oh shit, did I remember to do x on the server” moments.
You are right. But I actually don’t know why… I was told (as a non native speaker) that „an“ is always used when the next word starts with a vocal. But „use“ seems to be an exception.
English is complicated bro. I wouldn’t worry too much about it. If you are multi-lingual, you’ve got more going for you than most Americans. In general, use “a” before words that begin with a consonant sound. Use “an” before words that begin with a vowel sound.
If it still turns on, it still has an use!
My wife’s 10 year-old Chromebook has spent the last few years as my Linux laptop that I keep tucked away next to the bed for those “oh shit, did I remember to do x on the server” moments.
a* use, jfyi
You are right. But I actually don’t know why… I was told (as a non native speaker) that „an“ is always used when the next word starts with a vocal. But „use“ seems to be an exception.
English is complicated bro. I wouldn’t worry too much about it. If you are multi-lingual, you’ve got more going for you than most Americans. In general, use “a” before words that begin with a consonant sound. Use “an” before words that begin with a vowel sound.
If it starts like “you” (universe, unity, …) then it’s just “a” 🤜🤛
Thanks too! Was in a similar situation as B0rax.
No biggie:)
Thanks!
Ya welcome:)
It’s weird but “long U” is pronounced /ju/ so even though it’s a vowel letter it starts with a semivowel.
If it doesn’t, it can still be a paperweight!
Which is a use by definition.