Neben- — meaning in English
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English meaning
- ancillary adjective Providing support to something more important, without being an essential part of it.
- collateral noun An asset pledged as security for a loan, which the lender can claim if the borrower fails to repay.
- incidental adjective Happening as a minor accompaniment to something else, rather than as the main point.
Senses
Neben- is used for these senses in English:
- ancillary Subordinate; secondary; auxiliary.
- collateral Corresponding; accompanying, concomitant.
- incidental Existing tangentially, being a byproduct, a tangent, or a likely consequence.
ancillary — full definition
- adjective Providing support to something more important, without being an essential part of it.
- noun A person or thing that provides support to a main activity, such as a support worker in a hospital or school.
collateral — full definition
- noun An asset pledged as security for a loan, which the lender can claim if the borrower fails to repay.
- adj Secondary or incidental, alongside the main effect or target.