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jak — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • as conj Used to compare two things that are equal, alike, or happening at the same time.
  • how adv By what means, method, or manner.
  • like verb To enjoy something or find it agreeable; to be favorably disposed toward someone or something.
  • yak noun A large, shaggy-haired, ox-like animal from the mountains of Central Asia, including Tibet and Mongolia.

Senses

jak is used for these senses in English:

  • as To such an extent or degree; to the same extent or degree.
  • as Considered to be, in relation to something else; in the relation (specified).
  • as In the (same) way or manner that; to the (same) degree that.
  • as At the same time that, during the same time when: while.
  • as (numismatics, Ancient Rome) Any of several coins of Rome, coined in bronze or later copper; or the equivalent value.
  • as Introducing a basis of comparison, with an object in the objective case.
  • like Similar to, reminiscent of.
  • yak An ox-like mammal native to the Himalayas, Mongolia, Myanmar, and Tibet with dark, long, and silky hair, a horse-like tail, and a full, bushy mane.

as — full definition

  1. conj Used to compare two things that are equal, alike, or happening at the same time.
  2. conj Because; since (giving a reason).
  3. prep In the role or function of.
  4. adv Used before an adjective or adverb in comparisons of equal degree, typically paired with a second "as".

how — full definition

  1. adv By what means, method, or manner.
  2. adv To what extent or degree.
  3. adv Used to introduce an exclamation of surprise or strong feeling.
  4. conj That; introducing a reported fact (informal).
  5. intj Used to ask someone to repeat what they said, or as a greeting stereotypically attributed to Native American speech in old films and fiction.

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