ex meaning in English — because, ex, for

English meaning

because conj For the reason that; introduces an explanation or cause.
ex noun A former romantic partner, such as an ex-girlfriend, ex-boyfriend, or ex-spouse.
for prep Intended to benefit, belong to, or be given to someone or something.
from prep Used to show the origin, starting point, or source of something.
of prep Used to show that something belongs to, or is a part of, something else.
off adv Away from a place, position, or reference point.
old adj Having existed for a long time; not new or young.

ex is used for these senses in English:

ex The name of the Latin-script letter X/x.
for In the role or capacity of; instead of; in place of.
from With reference to the location or position of a speaker or other observer or vantage point.
old Former, previous.
out of From the inside to the outside of. [from 5th c.]

noun A former romantic partner, such as an ex-girlfriend, ex-boyfriend, or ex-spouse.
verb To cross something out or delete it.
adjective Used before a noun to mean former or previous.

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