anent

Scots

[əˈnɛnt], [əˈnænt]

preposition
Definitions
  • in a line with, on a level with, alongside of
  • of persons before the face of, in the presence of
  • of position fronting, opposite, over against
  • concerning, about

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English anent inherited from Old English onemn (by, near).

Origin

Old English

onemn

Gloss

by, near

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Other

Kanji

近

Emoji

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