κοντά — meaning in English

English meaning

• about prep Concerning a particular subject; on the topic of.
• against prep In opposition to; contrary to.
• coda noun A passage that brings a piece of music to a close, added after the main structure has finished.
• near adj Physically close to something or someone.
• nearby adj Close by; not far away.
• nigh adverb Close in time or space; almost — an old-fashioned or literary word for "near."

Senses

κοντά is used for these senses in English:

• against In physical opposition to; in collision with.
• against Close to, alongside.
• coda (music) A passage that brings a movement or piece to a conclusion through prolongation.
• near Physically close to, in close proximity to.
• nearby Next to, close to.
• nigh (archaic, poetic) Near, close by.

about — full definition

1. prep Concerning a particular subject; on the topic of.
2. prep Surrounding, or in various places within an area.
3. adv Close to a number, amount, or time; approximately.
4. adj On the point of doing something; on the verge of.

against — full definition

1. prep In opposition to; contrary to.
2. prep In physical contact with, touching and typically supported by.
3. prep In competition with; versus.
4. prep As protection from, or in preparation for.

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