ἀνά
preposition
preposition
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Definition
Preposition/adverb meaning "up, upward; on, onto," used with the accusative to indicate upward movement or position along a surface; it also has a figurative sense of "according to" or "per" in certain constructions.
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Grammatical Analysis
"ἀνά"
Governs case: accusative
Meaning: up, upon, throughout, again (context-dependent)
Notes: May also appear as a prefix in compound verbs/adjectives with the basic meaning 'up' or 'again'. Not inflected. Sometimes has intensifying or distributive force ('each', 'apiece') when used adverbially.
Related Forms of ἀνά
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