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
- 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.
at — full definition
- preposition Indicating a specific location or place.
- preposition Indicating a specific point in time.
- preposition Indicating direction toward something or someone.
- preposition Indicating a rate, price, or level.
- noun The @ symbol, used especially in email addresses and social media handles.