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de — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • about prep Concerning a particular subject; on the topic of.
  • concerning prep About; regarding; on the subject of.
  • Dee name A unisex first name, typically short for a longer name starting with D, such as Deborah or Dennis.
  • of prep Used to show that something belongs to, or is a part of, something else.
  • on prep Positioned at, upon, or touching the surface of something.

Senses

de is used for these senses in English:

  • about Concerning; with regard to; on account of; on the subject of. [from ca. 1150–1350]
  • about Concerned or occupied with; engaged in; intent on. [from ca. 1150–1350]
  • concerning Regarding, respecting.
  • dee The name of the Latin-script letter D/d.

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.

concerning — full definition

  1. prep About; regarding; on the subject of.
  2. adj Causing worry.

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