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r (1)

r [ aar ] (plural r's) or R (plural R's or Rs)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. 18th letter of English alphabet: the 18th letter of the English alphabet, representing a consonant sound

2. letter "r" written: a written representation of the letter "r"

3. "R"-shaped object: something shaped like a letter "R"


the three R's the basic skills of reading, writing, and arithmetic

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