από — meaning in English
apo
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English meaning
- by prep Near or next to something.
- from prep Used to show the origin, starting point, or source of something.
- of prep Used to show that something belongs to, or is a part of, something else.
- off adv Away from a place, position, or reference point.
- since prep From a particular point in the past up until now.
- than conj Used to introduce the second part of a comparison.
- through prep Moving from one side or end of something to the other.
Senses
από is used for these senses in English:
- by Indicates a means of achieving something: Involving/using the means of.
- from With reference to the location or position of a speaker or other observer or vantage point.
- of Belonging to, existing in, or taking place in a given location, place or time. Compare "origin" senses, above. [from 9th c.]
- since From: referring to a period of time ending in the present and defining it by the point in time at which it started, or the period in which its starting point occurred.
- than Introduces a comparison, and is associated with comparatives, and with words such as more, less, and fewer. Typically, it seeks to measure the force of an adjective or similar description between two predicates.
by — full definition
- prep Near or next to something.
- prep Not later than a stated time.
- prep Used to show who or what performs an action.
- prep Through the use of a particular method.
from — full definition
- prep Used to show the origin, starting point, or source of something.
- prep Used to show a starting point in time.
- prep Used to indicate separation, removal, or exclusion.