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eli — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • AKA adv Used to introduce another name someone or something is known by; also known as.
  • i.e. abbreviation Used before a restatement that explains or defines exactly what has just been said, meaning 'that is' or 'in other words'.
  • or conjunction Used to link two or more alternatives, showing that any one of them could be true or chosen.
  • so adv To a great or specified extent; very.

Senses

eli is used for these senses in English:

  • AKA Initialism of also known as.
  • also known as Used to introduce an alternative name.
  • i.e. (initialism) That is, namely, in other words, that is to say.
  • so In that state or manner; with that attribute. A proadjective that replaces the aforementioned adjective phrase.
  • so To the (explicitly stated) extent.
  • so To the (implied) extent.
  • so In the same manner or to the same extent as aforementioned; likewise, also.
  • so (with as): To such an extent or degree; as.

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