υπέρ

Lemma: ὑπέρ

preposition preposition
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Definition

Preposition governing the genitive, meaning “over, above; beyond” in space or extent; metaphorically, “on behalf of, for (the sake of), in defense of.”

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Grammatical Analysis

"υπέρ"

Case governed: ['genitive', 'accusative']

Meaning with genitive: over, beyond (place); on behalf of (person); for (cause)

Meaning with accusative: over, beyond (measure, place); superior to

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