Word of the Day: X
While “x” isn’t really a word, we use it for a lot of different things when speaking English:
- Put your feet on the x and look at the camera. (The shape of an “x” indicates a placement of a person or a thing.)
- There’s an x amount of food in each container. (The letter “x” represents a certain amount that is not identified.)
- We need an x number of students to fill each class. (How many? The number is not identified in this sentence.)
- That movie is rated X. (An “x” rating means that the movie contains nudity.)
- X marks the spot. (An area is identified by something, not necessarily an “x.”)
- He’s a member of Generation X. (A person born between 1961 – 1981.)
- Sign your name on the X. (The “x” shows where a signature goes when signing important documents.)
Essential English Dictionary
Visit the Popular English Words Beginning with X page to see the list of all words starting with letter X. For seeing the HiCafe dictionary, visit the Popular English Words with Meaning page.
