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som — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • as conj Used to compare two things that are equal, alike, or happening at the same time.
  • like verb To enjoy something or find it agreeable; to be favorably disposed toward someone or something.
  • which det Used to ask someone to specify one or more people or things from a known set.

Senses

som is used for these senses in English:

  • as Considered to be, in relation to something else; in the relation (specified).
  • as (formal, somewhat, dated) For example; for instance. (Compare such as.)
  • as In the (same) way or manner that; to the (same) degree that.
  • as (unit of weight) A libra.
  • as (numismatics, Ancient Rome) Any of several coins of Rome, coined in bronze or later copper; or the equivalent value.
  • like Similar to, reminiscent of.
  • which (mostly, archaic) Used of people (now generally who, whom, that; which remains possible with words also referred to by it such as baby, child).

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".

like — full definition

  1. verb To enjoy something or find it agreeable; to be favorably disposed toward someone or something.
  2. verb To want or wish something (often "would like").
  3. verb To click a "like" button to show approval of a social media post.
  4. prep Similar to; in the manner of; resembling.
  5. conj As, or as if.

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