edessä — meaning in English

English meaning

• against prep In opposition to; contrary to.
• ahead adv In front, or in the direction someone is facing or moving.
• before preposition Earlier than a particular time or event.

Senses

edessä is used for these senses in English:

• against In front of; before (a background).
• ahead At or towards the front; in the direction one is facing or moving.
• ahead In or for the future.
• before In front of in space.
• in the way (idiomatic) Obstructing, blocking, or hindering.

against — full definition

1. prep In opposition to; contrary to.
2. prep In physical contact with, touching and typically supported by.
3. prep In competition with; versus.
4. prep As protection from, or in preparation for.

ahead — full definition

1. adv In front, or in the direction someone is facing or moving.
2. adv More advanced or in a better position than others.
3. adv In the future, or before something happens.

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