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bij — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • about prep Concerning a particular subject; on the topic of.
  • at preposition Indicating a specific location or place.
  • bee noun A flying insect that collects pollen and nectar, and in many species produces honey and wax.
  • belong verb To be rightfully owned by someone.
  • by prep Near or next to something.
  • chez prep At the home or place of.
  • near adj Physically close to something or someone.
  • next adj Coming immediately after the current one, in place, time, or order.
  • on prep Positioned at, upon, or touching the surface of something.
  • upon prep A more formal or literary word for "on".
  • with preposition In the company of; alongside.

Senses

bij is used for these senses in English:

  • about Within or in the immediate neighborhood of; in contiguity or proximity to; near, as to place. [from ca. 1350–1470]
  • about On one’s person; nearby the person. [from ca. 1350–1470]
  • at In, near, or in the general vicinity of (a particular place).
  • bee (informal, proscribed) Any stinging flying insect, especially a wasp.
  • belong (followed by to) To be a part of a group.
  • belong (intransitive, followed by to) To be part of, or the property of.
  • belong (intransitive, followed by to) To be the spouse or partner of.
  • chez At the home of.

about — full definition

  1. prep Concerning a particular subject; on the topic of.
  2. prep Surrounding, or in various places within an area.
  3. adv Close to a number, amount, or time; approximately.
  4. adj On the point of doing something; on the verge of.

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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