ab — meaning in English
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English meaning
- after prep Later in time than; following.
- by prep Near or next to something.
- from prep Used to show the origin, starting point, or source of something.
- in prep Contained by, inside, or within the limits of something — spatially, in time, or in a more abstract sense.
- on prep Positioned at, upon, or touching the surface of something.
- since prep From a particular point in the past up until now.
Senses
ab is used for these senses in English:
- after In allusion to, in imitation of; following or referencing.
- at the hands of By the actions of (someone).
- 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.
- in Part of; a member of; out of; from among.
- in respect of Regarding; concerning; pertaining to; with reference to.
- on Positioned at the upper surface of, touching from above.
- out of From the inside to the outside of. [from 5th c.]
after — full definition
- prep Later in time than; following.
- prep In pursuit of, or searching for.
- prep Named in honor of, or modeled on, someone or something.
- conj Once; when a previous event has happened.
- adj Later; coming next in a sequence.
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.