ji — meaning in English

English meaning

• as conj Used to compare two things that are equal, alike, or happening at the same time.
• for prep Intended to benefit, belong to, or be given to someone or something.
• since prep From a particular point in the past up until now.
• than conj Used to introduce the second part of a comparison.

Senses

ji is used for these senses in English:

• as (formal, somewhat, dated) For example; for instance. (Compare such as.)
• as (dated) Introducing a comparison with a hypothetical state (+ subjunctive, or with the verb elided): as though, as if. [to 19th century]
• as (unit of weight) A libra.
• as Introducing a basis of comparison, with an object in the objective case.
• for Over (a period of time).
• since From a specified time in the past.
• 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.

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".

for — full definition

1. prep Intended to benefit, belong to, or be given to someone or something.
2. prep Because of, or as the reason for.
3. prep In support of, or in favor of.
4. prep Covering a period of time or distance.
5. prep In exchange for.

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