
Alpha
Greek Reference
Use 'alpha' to reference the beginning or the first in any series, inspired by its Greek origin.

He scored alpha grade in the starting test.
Not Alpha-beta
'Alpha' shouldn't be confused with 'alphabet,' despite being its first two letters.

She learned alpha, not the rest of the alphabet yet.
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