ta

[ tah ]

interjectionBritish Slang.
  1. thank you.

Origin of ta

1
First recorded in 1765–75; by infantile shortening and alteration

Other definitions for Ta (2 of 5)

Ta

Symbol, Chemistry.
  1. tantalum.

Other definitions for TA (3 of 5)

TA

abbreviation
  1. teaching assistant.

  1. transit authority.

Other definitions for tā (4 of 5)

[ tah ]

noun
  1. the third letter of the Arabic alphabet.

Origin of tā

4
From Arabic

Other definitions for ṭā (5 of 5)

ṭā
[ tah ]

noun
  1. the 16th letter of the Arabic alphabet.

Origin of ṭā

5
From Arabic

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How to use ta in a sentence

  • In this legend we meet with the only official explanation to account for Melek Tas being represented as a peacock.

    The Cradle of Mankind | W.A. Wigram
  • Greek: Ereunate tas graphas, oti em autais / zm ainiom echete.

    Printers' Marks | William Roberts
  • Dudant elawin iynta tas dignnage degnlskwtahisest, anetsgeta unanugist nigesnna, nitinnneliga.

British Dictionary definitions for ta (1 of 3)

ta

/ (tɑː) /


interjection
  1. British informal thank you

Origin of ta

1
C18: imitative of baby talk

British Dictionary definitions for Ta (2 of 3)

Ta

the chemical symbol for
  1. tantalum

British Dictionary definitions for TA (3 of 3)

TA

abbreviation for(in Britain)
  1. Territorial Army (now superseded by TAVR)

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Scientific definitions for Ta

Ta

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