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halki — meaning in English

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English meaning

across prep From one side of something to the other.
athwart adv Lying or moving in a slanting line, from one side to the other.

Senses

halki is used for these senses in English:

across From one side to the other within (a space being traversed).
athwart From one side to the other side of; across.

across — full definition

prep From one side of something to the other.
prep On the opposite side of.
adv From one side to the other; to the opposite side.

athwart — full definition

adv Lying or moving in a slanting line, from one side to the other.
adv Lying across something's path, so that it blocks the way.
adv In a way that goes against what is expected or right.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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