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
- conj Used to compare two things that are equal, alike, or happening at the same time.
- conj Because; since (giving a reason).
- prep In the role or function of.
- adv Used before an adjective or adverb in comparisons of equal degree, typically paired with a second "as".
how — full definition
- adv By what means, method, or manner.
- adv To what extent or degree.
- adv Used to introduce an exclamation of surprise or strong feeling.
- conj That; introducing a reported fact (informal).
- 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.