From a to z Meaning in English
expression
ˈfɹəm/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈzi
FRUM AY tuh ZEE
fɹˈɒm/ /æɪ/ /tˈuː/ /zˈɛd
frum AY too ZED
Definition
This expression means covering everything completely, including all the parts or details, from beginning to end.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often used to say something is complete or thorough, especially in lists, explanations, or services. Not typically used in very formal writing. Common phrases: 'know something from A to Z', 'explain from A to Z'.
Spanish: de la A a la ZPortuguese (BR): de A a ZPortuguese (PT): de A a ZChinese (Simplified): 从头到尾 - 无所不包Chinese (Traditional): 從頭到尾 - 無所不包Hindi: शुरुआत से अंत तक - पूरी तरहArabic: من الألف إلى الياءBengali: আ-থেকে-যা পর্যন্ত - শুরু থেকে শেষ পর্যন্তRussian: от А до ЯJapanese: 最初から最後までVietnamese: từ A đến ZKorean: 처음부터 끝까지Turkish: en baştan en sona kadarUrdu: الف سے یے تکIndonesian: dari A sampai Z
Example Sentences
He explained the process from A to Z.
basic
This book covers grammar from A to Z.
basic
We prepared everything from A to Z for the party.
basic
She knows computers from A to Z—ask her anything!
natural
The course teaches you baking from A to Z, even if you're a beginner.
natural
We'll plan this trip from A to Z so nothing goes wrong.
natural