ab — meaning in English

English meaning

• down adverb From a higher place to a lower one.
• forward adj Located at or moving toward the front.

Senses

ab is used for these senses in English:

• answering machine (telephony) A device that automatically records voice mail from unanswered telephone calls.
• as of (idiomatic) At or by a specified time, with the implication that the said condition will be true from that time onward.
• forward Into the future.

down — full definition

1. adverb From a higher place to a lower one.
2. preposition Along or through, moving in a particular direction.
3. adjective Feeling sad or low in spirits.
4. adjective Not functioning; out of service, especially of a computer system.
5. verb To swallow or finish, especially a drink, quickly.

forward — full definition

1. adj Located at or moving toward the front.
2. adj Bold or overly confident in manner, sometimes to the point of being pushy.
3. adv Toward the front, or onward in time or progress.
4. verb To send something, such as an email or letter, on to someone else.
5. noun In sports, a player positioned toward the front of the attack, such as in soccer or basketball.

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