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Como — 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.
  • Como name A city and lake in northern Italy, and also an Italian surname.
  • how adv By what means, method, or manner.
  • huh interjection Used to show confusion, surprise, or to ask someone to repeat what they said.
  • like verb To enjoy something or find it agreeable; to be favorably disposed toward someone or something.
  • preset adj Set in advance, especially as a default.
  • since prep From a particular point in the past up until now.
  • sorry adj Feeling regret or wanting to apologize for something one did.
  • such as phrase Used to introduce one or more examples of the kind of thing just mentioned.

Senses

Como is used for these senses in English:

  • Como A city and comune, the capital of the province of Como, Lombardy.
  • as Considered to be, in relation to something else; in the relation (specified).
  • as In the (same) way or manner that; to the (same) degree that.
  • as (dated) Introducing a comparison with a hypothetical state (+ subjunctive, or with the verb elided): as though, as if. [to 19th century]
  • as (law) used before a preposition to clarify that the prepositional phrase restricts the meaning of the sentence; specifically.
  • as (numismatics, Ancient Rome) Any of several coins of Rome, coined in bronze or later copper; or the equivalent value.
  • excuse me (North America) Said, as though as a request to repeat information, in order to indicate disbelief or indignation.
  • how (interrogative) To what degree or extent.

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".

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