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.
- along prep Following the length of something; from one end toward the other.
- around prep Positioned so as to surround or encircle something.
- as conj Used to compare two things that are equal, alike, or happening at the same time.
- because conj For the reason that; introduces an explanation or cause.
- 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.
- past noun The period of time before the present.
- per prep For each; used to express a rate or ratio between two quantities.
- through prep Moving from one side or end of something to the other.
- times prep Multiplied by.
- via prep By way of; passing through a particular place on the way somewhere else.
- with preposition In the company of; alongside.
Senses
por is used for these senses in English:
- about In a circle around; all round; on every side of; on the outside of; around. [from before 1150]
- about Concerning; with regard to; on account of; on the subject of. [from ca. 1150–1350]
- after In allusion to, in imitation of; following or referencing.
- along In a line with, with a progressive motion on; onward on; forward on.
- around At or to various places within or throughout.
- as Being that, considering that, because, since.
- as (unit of weight) A libra.
- by Along a path which runs past someone or something.
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.