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zu — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • at preposition Indicating a specific location or place.
  • closed adj Not open to entry, use, or trade.
  • for prep Intended to benefit, belong to, or be given to someone or something.
  • render verb To cause something to become a certain way.
  • stoned adj Under the influence of a drug, especially cannabis.
  • to particle Used before a verb to form the infinitive.
  • too adv Also; in addition.
  • toward preposition In the direction of a place, person, or thing.
  • unto prep An old-fashioned or formal word for "to", especially showing direction or an indirect object.

Senses

zu is used for these senses in English:

  • at In, near, or in the general vicinity of (a particular place).
  • at In the direction of; towards; (often implied to be in a hostile or careless manner).
  • by way of For the purpose of; as a means of; as an instance of; as a type or form of.
  • closed (of a store or business) Not operating or conducting trade.
  • for Towards; in the direction of.
  • for Directed at; intended to belong to.
  • in order to before an infinitive: As a means of achieving the specified end; to.
  • render (ditransitive) To cause to become.

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.

closed — full definition

  1. adj Not open to entry, use, or trade.
  2. adj Not receptive to new ideas, people, or information.
  3. adj Restricted to a specific group rather than open to everyone.

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