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l Synonyms & Antonyms

/ɛl/

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L as a Letter

1

The twelfth letter of the basic modern Latin alphabet.

2

The twelfth letter of the English alphabet, called el and written in the Latin script.

L as a Symbol

1

an alveolar lateral approximant.

lateral release; also [l]-coloring or a weak, fleeting or epenthetic [l] – see ⟨ˡ⟩.

2

litre, liter.

3

The Roman numeral representing 50.

4

(linear) length (arclength is often denoted with a cursive l)

5

A dark l or a light/clear l, depending on the source; equivalent to IPA ⟨ɫ⟩ or ⟨l̪⟩.

6

Ⅼ, the Roman numeral fifty (50)

L as a Noun

1

Abbreviation of litre or liter.

2

Abbreviation of Latin libra (“pound (sterling)”).

3

Abbreviation of leaf.

4

Abbreviation of line.

5

Abbreviation of loss/lose.

L as an Interjection

1

(The addition of quotations indicative of this usage is being sought:) Clipping of lol.

L in a Sentence

lateral release; also [l]-coloring or a weak, fleeting or epenthetic [l] – see ⟨ˡ⟩.

Word Forms & Grammar

l (lower case, upper case L, plural ls or l's)

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Words That Rhyme With L

Origin of L

Abbreviation.

Quick Facts About L

Part of speechletter, symbol, noun, interjection
Pronunciation/ɛl/
MeaningThe twelfth letter of the basic modern Latin alphabet
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