de — meaning in English
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English meaning
- about prep Concerning a particular subject; on the topic of.
- by prep Near or next to something.
- Dee name A unisex first name, typically short for a longer name starting with D, such as Deborah or Dennis.
- die verb To stop living; to reach the end of life.
- from prep Used to show the origin, starting point, or source of something.
- of prep Used to show that something belongs to, or is a part of, something else.
- on prep Positioned at, upon, or touching the surface of something.
- sound noun A sensation perceived by the ear, caused by vibrations traveling through air or another medium.
- substitute verb To use one thing or person in place of another.
- tend verb To be likely to behave, happen, or turn out in a particular way.
- thereof adv Of that; belonging to or coming from that thing already mentioned.
- thimble noun A small protective cap, usually metal, worn on a finger to push a needle through fabric while sewing.
- to particle Used before a verb to form the infinitive.
- with preposition In the company of; alongside.
Senses
de is used for these senses in English:
- about Concerning; with regard to; on account of; on the subject of. [from ca. 1150–1350]
- by Indicates the creator of a work: Existing through the authorship etc. of.
- dee The name of the Latin-script letter D/d.
- die An isohedral polyhedron, usually a cube, with numbers or symbols on each side and thrown in games of chance.
- from With reference to the location or position of a speaker or other observer or vantage point.
- in order to before an infinitive: As a means of achieving the specified end; to.
- mispronunciation (countable) A mispronounced word or phrase.
- sound (transitive) To cause to produce a sound.
about — full definition
- prep Concerning a particular subject; on the topic of.
- prep Surrounding, or in various places within an area.
- adv Close to a number, amount, or time; approximately.
- adj On the point of doing something; on the verge of.
by — full definition
- prep Near or next to something.
- prep Not later than a stated time.
- prep Used to show who or what performs an action.
- prep Through the use of a particular method.