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kuin — 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.
  • like verb To enjoy something or find it agreeable; to be favorably disposed toward someone or something.
  • than conj Used to introduce the second part of a comparison.

Senses

kuin is used for these senses in English:

  • as (formal, somewhat, dated) For example; for instance. (Compare such as.)
  • as (dated) Introducing a comparison with a hypothetical state (+ subjunctive, or with the verb elided): as though, as if. [to 19th century]
  • as (unit of weight) A libra.
  • as Introducing a basis of comparison, with an object in the objective case.
  • as if As though; in a manner suggesting.
  • like Similar to, reminiscent of.
  • like Such as.
  • than Introduces a comparison, and is associated with comparatives, and with words such as more, less, and fewer. Typically, it seeks to measure the force of an adjective or similar description between two predicates.

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".

like — full definition

  1. verb To enjoy something or find it agreeable; to be favorably disposed toward someone or something.
  2. verb To want or wish something (often "would like").
  3. verb To click a "like" button to show approval of a social media post.
  4. prep Similar to; in the manner of; resembling.
  5. conj As, or as if.

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