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
- 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.
after — full definition
- prep Later in time than; following.
- prep In pursuit of, or searching for.
- prep Named in honor of, or modeled on, someone or something.
- conj Once; when a previous event has happened.
- adj Later; coming next in a sequence.