om — meaning in English

English meaning

• about prep Concerning a particular subject; on the topic of.
• if conj Used to introduce a condition: supposing that something is or were true.

Senses

om 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]
• if Supposing that, assuming that, in the circumstances that; used to introduce a condition that may be (or prove to be) either true or false.

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.

if — full definition

1. conj Used to introduce a condition: supposing that something is or were true.
2. conj Although; used to concede a point while still making a statement.
3. noun An uncertain condition or possibility.

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