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nach — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • after prep Later in time than; following.
  • at preposition Indicating a specific location or place.
  • by prep Near or next to something.
  • following adj Coming next, whether in a sequence, list, or in time.
  • for prep Intended to benefit, belong to, or be given to someone or something.
  • into preposition Moving toward the inside of something.
  • like verb To enjoy something or find it agreeable; to be favorably disposed toward someone or something.
  • past noun The period of time before the present.
  • post noun A long upright pole or beam, such as a fence post or lamppost.
  • to particle Used before a verb to form the infinitive.
  • toggle verb To switch something between two settings, usually on and off, often repeatedly.
  • toward preposition In the direction of a place, person, or thing.

Senses

nach is used for these senses in English:

  • according to Based on what is said or stated by; on the authority of; by the order of.
  • ad lib At pleasure.
  • after (Irish, Newfoundland, usually, preceded by a form of be, followed by an -ing form of a verb) Used to indicate recent completion of an activity.
  • after In allusion to, in imitation of; following or referencing.
  • at In the direction of; towards; (often implied to be in a hostile or careless manner).
  • by Indicates a means of classification or organisation.
  • following (sometimes, proscribed) After, subsequent to.
  • for Towards; in the direction of.

after — full definition

  1. prep Later in time than; following.
  2. prep In pursuit of, or searching for.
  3. prep Named in honor of, or modeled on, someone or something.
  4. conj Once; when a previous event has happened.
  5. adj Later; coming next in a sequence.

at — full definition

  1. preposition Indicating a specific location or place.
  2. preposition Indicating a specific point in time.
  3. preposition Indicating direction toward something or someone.
  4. preposition Indicating a rate, price, or level.
  5. noun The @ symbol, used especially in email addresses and social media handles.

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