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por — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • about prep Concerning a particular subject; on the topic of.
  • after prep Later in time than; following.
  • against prep In opposition to; contrary to.
  • along prep Following the length of something; from one end toward the other.
  • an article The form of "a" used before a word that starts with a vowel sound.
  • around prep Positioned so as to surround or encircle something.
  • at preposition Indicating a specific location or place.
  • by prep Near or next to something.
  • down adverb From a higher place to a lower one.
  • for prep Intended to benefit, belong to, or be given to someone or something.
  • lay verb To put something down, especially in a flat or resting position.
  • over adj Finished; ended.
  • per prep For each; used to express a rate or ratio between two quantities.
  • place noun A particular area, location, or spot.
  • put verb To move something into a particular place or position.
  • set verb To put something in a particular place or position.
  • through prep Moving from one side or end of something to the other.
  • throughout prep In every part of something, or during the whole of a period of time.
  • toward preposition In the direction of a place, person, or thing.

Senses

por is used for these senses in English:

  • 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]
  • after In allusion to, in imitation of; following or referencing.
  • against In exchange for.
  • along In a line with, with a progressive motion on; onward on; forward on.
  • an In each; to or for each; per.
  • around At or to various places within or throughout.
  • at In, near, or in the general vicinity of (a particular place).
  • by Not later than (the given time); not later than the end of (the given time interval).

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.

after — full definition

  1. prep Later in time than; following.
  2. prep In pursuit of, or searching for.
  3. prep Named in honor of, or modeled on, someone or something.
  4. conj Once; when a previous event has happened.
  5. adj Later; coming next in a sequence.

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