em — meaning in English
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English meaning
- about prep Concerning a particular subject; on the topic of.
- at preposition Indicating a specific location or place.
- by prep Near or next to something.
- free adj Not under the control of someone else; not imprisoned or restricted.
- in prep Contained by, inside, or within the limits of something — spatially, in time, or in a more abstract sense.
- into preposition Moving toward the inside of something.
- less adj Smaller in amount, degree, or quantity; not as much.
- 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.
- upon prep A more formal or literary word for "on".
Senses
em is used for these senses in English:
- free Free from; devoid of; without.
- less Lacking (something); without (something). Added usually to a noun to form an adjective signifying a lack of that noun.
- about Over or upon different parts of; through or over in various directions; here and there in; to and fro in; throughout. [from ca. 1150–1350]
- at In, near, or in the general vicinity of (a particular place).
- at In the direction of; towards; (often implied to be in a hostile or careless manner).
- by Indicates the amount of change, difference or discrepancy
- give rise to To be the origin of; to produce; to result in.
- in Contained by; inside.
about — full definition
- prep Concerning a particular subject; on the topic of.
- prep Surrounding, or in various places within an area.
- adv Close to a number, amount, or time; approximately.
- adj On the point of doing something; on the verge of.
at — full definition
- preposition Indicating a specific location or place.
- preposition Indicating a specific point in time.
- preposition Indicating direction toward something or someone.
- preposition Indicating a rate, price, or level.
- noun The @ symbol, used especially in email addresses and social media handles.