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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

  1. prep Concerning a particular subject; on the topic of.
  2. prep Surrounding, or in various places within an area.
  3. adv Close to a number, amount, or time; approximately.
  4. adj On the point of doing something; on the verge of.

by — full definition

  1. prep Near or next to something.
  2. prep Not later than a stated time.
  3. prep Used to show who or what performs an action.
  4. prep Through the use of a particular method.

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