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anent

Anent (prep) means Concerning, with regard to, about, in respect to, as to, insofar as, inasmuch as, apropos.

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Concerning, with regard to, about, in respect to, as to, insofar as, inasmuch as, apropos.

In the opinion or judgment of.

Against, in front of, fronting; before; opposite; over against, on the other side.

In a line with; side by side with; on a level with.

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Etymology

From Middle English anent, anentes, anempt (“insofar as, inasmuch as, in comparison with, with respect to, as regards, concerning, in the opinion or judgment of; next to, close to, up to, near, adjoining, across from, over against, facing”), from Old English on efn (“by; near”), from on + efn. Compare Dutch neven, German neben.

Rhymes for anent

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of anent?

"anent" (prep) means concerning, with regard to, about, in respect to, as to, insofar as, inasmuch as, apropos.

What are the different meanings of anent?

"anent" has 3 main meanings: 1. Concerning, with regard to, about, in respect to, as to, insofar as, inasmuch as, apropos; 2. In the opinion or judgment of; 3. Against, in front of, fronting; before; opposite; over against, on the other side.