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zo — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • as conj Used to compare two things that are equal, alike, or happening at the same time.
  • directly adv In a straight line or straightforward manner, without detour.
  • momentarily adv For a very short period of time; briefly.
  • so adv To a great or specified extent; very.
  • soon adv In a short time from now; before long.
  • such determiner Of the kind already mentioned or implied.
  • that det Used to point out a specific thing, person, or idea, especially one that is more distant (in space, time, or attention) than something called "this."
  • there adv In or at that place.
  • this det Used to point to something or someone nearby or just mentioned.
  • thus adv In this way or manner.

Senses

zo is used for these senses in English:

  • as To such an extent or degree; to the same extent or degree.
  • as In the (same) way or manner that; to the (same) degree that.
  • as follows In the manner described hereafter.
  • directly (chiefly, dated, or, dialect, including, South Midlands, Cornwall) Soon; next; in due time; as soon as it becomes convenient.
  • momentarily (manner) In a momentary manner; for a moment or instant.
  • momentarily (US, proscribed, duration) In a moment or very soon; any minute now, any time now.
  • so In that state or manner; with that attribute. A proadjective that replaces the aforementioned adjective phrase.
  • so Very much.

as — full definition

  1. conj Used to compare two things that are equal, alike, or happening at the same time.
  2. conj Because; since (giving a reason).
  3. prep In the role or function of.
  4. adv Used before an adjective or adverb in comparisons of equal degree, typically paired with a second "as".

directly — full definition

  1. adv In a straight line or straightforward manner, without detour.
  2. adv Without anyone or anything else involved.
  3. adv Immediately or very soon.

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