Have Constipation or Have a Constipation. Which Is Correct?
We say "have constipation". Generally, when you talk about illnesses and conditions, the article "a" is unnecessary.
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Have Conjunctivitis or Have a Conjunctivitis. Which Is Correct?
We say "have conjunctivitis". If you are talking about diseases or conditions, the article "a" is not necessary.
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Is It an NDA or a NDA?
It's an NDA. Since the individual letter N begins with a vowel sound, we use "an" before NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement).
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Is It an NMN or a NMN?
It's an NMN. Because the first letter of the abbreviation NMN (Nicotinamide Mononucleotide) begins with a vowel sound, it takes the article an (not a).
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Is It an NAD or a NAD?
It's an NAD. Since the first letter of the abbreviation NAD (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide) begins with a vowel sound, we use the article an (not a).
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Is It 'a' or 'an'? A List of Special Words
Use "a" before words that begin with a consonant sound, and "an" before words that begin with a vowel sound.
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Have Cancer or Have a Cancer. Which Is Correct?
We say "have cancer" (without a/an). When you talk about diseases, the indefinite article is generally unnecessary.
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Have Asthma or Have an Asthma. Which Is Correct?
We say "have asthma". When speaking about diseases, the indefinite articles (a/an) are unnecessary.
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Have Arthritis or Have an Arthritis. Which Is Correct?
We say "have arthritis". Remember, when using names of conditions, the article a/an is generally unnecessary.
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