om — meaning in English
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English meaning
- about prep Concerning a particular subject; on the topic of.
- an article The form of "a" used before a word that starts with a vowel sound.
- if conj Used to introduce a condition: supposing that something is or were true.
- whether conj Used to introduce a question or choice between two or more possibilities.
Senses
om is used for these senses in English:
- about In a circle around; all round; on every side of; on the outside of; around. [from before 1150]
- about Concerning; with regard to; on account of; on the subject of. [from ca. 1150–1350]
- about Concerned or occupied with; engaged in; intent on. [from ca. 1150–1350]
- an In each; to or for each; per.
- if Supposing that, assuming that, in the circumstances that; used to introduce a condition that may be (or prove to be) either true or false.
- if (computing) A keyword that invokes conditional processing: in the event that a given condition is true, execute the given statement(s) (otherwise execute other statements).
- if Although; used to introduce a concession; may..but.
- whether Introduces a simple indirect question (without a correlative).
about — full definition
- prep Concerning a particular subject; on the topic of.
- prep Surrounding, or in various places within an area.
- adv Close to a number, amount, or time; approximately.
- adj On the point of doing something; on the verge of.