que — 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.
- but conjunction Used to introduce a contrast or exception to what was just said.
- how adv By what means, method, or manner.
- if conj Used to introduce a condition: supposing that something is or were true.
- may verb Used to say that something is possible or might happen.
- only adj Being the single one of its kind; sole.
- than conj Used to introduce the second part of a comparison.
- that det Used to point out a specific thing, person, or idea, especially one that is more distant (in space, time, or attention) than something called "this."
- what det Used to ask for the identity or nature of something, from an open set of possibilities.
- whether conj Used to introduce a question or choice between two or more possibilities.
- which det Used to ask someone to specify one or more people or things from a known set.
- whom pron The object form of "who," used when referring to the person a verb or preposition acts on.
Senses
que 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.
- but (obsolete) Only; solely; merely.
- how (exclamative) Used as a modifier to indicate surprise, delight, or other strong feelings in an exclamation.
- if (computing) A keyword that invokes conditional processing: in the event that a given condition is true, execute the given statement(s) (otherwise execute other statements).
- may (subjunctive present, defective, chiefly, poetic) Expressing a wish (with present subjunctive effect). [from 16th c.]
as — full definition
- conj Used to compare two things that are equal, alike, or happening at the same time.
- conj Because; since (giving a reason).
- prep In the role or function of.
- adv Used before an adjective or adverb in comparisons of equal degree, typically paired with a second "as".
but — full definition
- conjunction Used to introduce a contrast or exception to what was just said.
- preposition Except for; apart from.
- adverb Only; merely; just.