perto — meaning in English
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English meaning
- about prep Concerning a particular subject; on the topic of.
- by prep Near or next to something.
- close verb To shut something, removing a gap or opening.
- near adj Physically close to something or someone.
- next adj Coming immediately after the current one, in place, time, or order.
- nigh adverb Close in time or space; almost — an old-fashioned or literary word for "near."
Senses
perto is used for these senses in English:
- about Within or in the immediate neighborhood of; in contiguity or proximity to; near, as to place. [from ca. 1350–1470]
- by Near or next to.
- close At little distance; near in space or time.
- near Physically close.
- near At or towards a position close in space or time.
- next Nearest in place or position, having nothing similar intervening; adjoining.
- next In a time, place, rank or sequence closest or following.
- nigh (archaic, poetic) Near, close by.
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.
by — full definition
- prep Near or next to something.
- prep Not later than a stated time.
- prep Used to show who or what performs an action.
- prep Through the use of a particular method.