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van — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • belong verb To be rightfully owned by someone.
  • from prep Used to show the origin, starting point, or source of something.
  • of prep Used to show that something belongs to, or is a part of, something else.
  • off adv Away from a place, position, or reference point.
  • on prep Positioned at, upon, or touching the surface of something.
  • segue verb To move smoothly from one topic, activity, or piece of music into another without an abrupt break.
  • suffice verb To be enough for a purpose or need.
  • utilise verb To make use of; to use.

Senses

van is used for these senses in English:

  • belong (intransitive, followed by to) To be part of, or the property of.
  • courtesy of as given or allowed by
  • from With reference to the location or position of a speaker or other observer or vantage point.
  • segue To move smoothly from one state or subject to another.
  • suffice (archaic) To furnish; to supply adequately.
  • utilise To make best use of; to use to its fullest extent, potential, or ability.

belong — full definition

  1. verb To be rightfully owned by someone.
  2. verb To be a proper or accepted member of a group or place.

from — full definition

  1. prep Used to show the origin, starting point, or source of something.
  2. prep Used to show a starting point in time.
  3. prep Used to indicate separation, removal, or exclusion.

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