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chomh — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • as conj Used to compare two things that are equal, alike, or happening at the same time.
  • how adv By what means, method, or manner.
  • so adv To a great or specified extent; very.

Senses

chomh is used for these senses in English:

  • as To such an extent or degree; to the same extent or degree.
  • as In the (same) way or manner that; to the (same) degree that.
  • as (numismatics, Ancient Rome) Any of several coins of Rome, coined in bronze or later copper; or the equivalent value.
  • as Introducing a basis of comparison, with an object in the objective case.
  • how (exclamative) Used as a modifier to indicate surprise, delight, or other strong feelings in an exclamation.
  • so In that state or manner; with that attribute. A proadjective that replaces the aforementioned adjective phrase.
  • so Used to connect previous conversation or events to the following question.
  • so Used as a meaningless filler word to begin a response to a question.

as — full definition

  1. conj Used to compare two things that are equal, alike, or happening at the same time.
  2. conj Because; since (giving a reason).
  3. prep In the role or function of.
  4. adv Used before an adjective or adverb in comparisons of equal degree, typically paired with a second "as".

how — full definition

  1. adv By what means, method, or manner.
  2. adv To what extent or degree.
  3. adv Used to introduce an exclamation of surprise or strong feeling.
  4. conj That; introducing a reported fact (informal).
  5. intj Used to ask someone to repeat what they said, or as a greeting stereotypically attributed to Native American speech in old films and fiction.

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