noun

apostles

apos·tles 2 syllables

A missionary, or leader of a religious mission, especially one in the early Christian Church (but see Apostle).

Word facts

Part of speech noun
Syllables 2
Letters 8
Starts with A

Definition of Apostles

A missionary, or leader of a religious mission, especially one in the early Christian Church (but see Apostle).

How to use Apostles

Apostles is a noun. When using it in writing, make sure the meaning fits the context of your sentence. Related words with similar meanings include disciple — each with slight differences in tone or formality. Reading the word aloud after placing it in a sentence is a reliable check for natural usage.

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How many syllables does apostles have?

Apostles has 2 syllables: apos·tles. The word is broken into 2 spoken beats.

What part of speech is apostles?

Apostles is used as a noun. As a noun, it names a thing, idea, or concept.

What are synonyms for apostles?

Words with similar meanings to apostles include disciple. The best synonym depends on the exact context you are writing or reading in.

How do you use apostles in a sentence?

Apostles can be used in sentences where a noun describing a missionary, or leader of a religious mission, especially one in the early chri is needed. Writing the word in context and reading it aloud is the best way to confirm natural usage.

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Apostles starts with the letter A. You can browse all words beginning with A on the Word Explorer A page, or use the Prefix Finder tool to search for words that begin with specific starting letters.

How many letters does apostles have?

Apostles has 8 letters. It contains 2 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.