kun — meaning in English

English meaning

• after prep Later in time than; following.
• as conj Used to compare two things that are equal, alike, or happening at the same time.
• when adv Used to ask or refer to a point in time.
• while noun A period of time, especially one of uncertain or moderate length.

Senses

kun is used for these senses in English:

• after Signifies that the action of the clause it starts takes place before the action of the other clause.
• as To such an extent or degree; to the same extent or degree.
• as Considered to be, in relation to something else; in the relation (specified).
• as In the (same) way or manner that; to the (same) degree that.
• as At the same time that, during the same time when: while.
• as (numismatics, Ancient Rome) Any of several coins of Rome, coined in bronze or later copper; or the equivalent value.
• as Introducing a basis of comparison, with an object in the objective case.
• as In the role of.

after — full definition

1. prep Later in time than; following.
2. prep In pursuit of, or searching for.
3. prep Named in honor of, or modeled on, someone or something.
4. conj Once; when a previous event has happened.
5. adj Later; coming next in a sequence.

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".

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