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aan — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • affix noun A bound morpheme attached to a word's stem, for example a prefix or a suffix.
  • at preposition Indicating a specific location or place.
  • belong verb To be rightfully owned by someone.
  • complaisant adj Eager to please other people and go along with what they want.
  • exposure noun The state of being unprotected from something harmful, such as weather, disease, or danger.
  • of prep Used to show that something belongs to, or is a part of, something else.
  • on prep Positioned at, upon, or touching the surface of something.
  • suffice verb To be enough for a purpose or need.
  • to particle Used before a verb to form the infinitive.
  • up adverb Toward or in a higher position; away from the ground.

Senses

aan is used for these senses in English:

  • ane Variant of -an, usually with differentiation (germane, humane, urbane), but sometimes alone (mundane).
  • affix (transitive) To attach.
  • at Occupied in (activity).
  • belong (intransitive, followed by to) To be part of, or the property of.
  • complaisant Compliant.
  • courtesy of thanks to.
  • exposure (uncountable) Lack of protection from weather or the elements.
  • on In the state of being active, functioning or operating.

affix — full definition

  1. noun A bound morpheme attached to a word's stem, for example a prefix or a suffix.
  2. noun Something attached or added on.
  3. noun (maths) The complex number that corresponds to a point on the Gauss plane.
  4. noun A small decorative detail, such as a figure or flower, added to an object or building.

at — full definition

  1. preposition Indicating a specific location or place.
  2. preposition Indicating a specific point in time.
  3. preposition Indicating direction toward something or someone.
  4. preposition Indicating a rate, price, or level.
  5. noun The @ symbol, used especially in email addresses and social media handles.
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