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/ˈad/ preposition A1 (estimated)
1. against, at (indicating movement 'toward' but in a hostile manner)
| English | at, against |
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| German | an, bei, in |
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| French | à, en |
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| Portuguese | em, por |
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| Czech | u, do, na |
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| Italian | a, in |
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| Spanish | en, a |
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| Dutch | bij, naar, op |
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| Swedish | vid, på, mot |
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2. toward, to (direction)
| English | to, toward, unto |
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| German | zu, auf, nach |
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| French | à, en, vers |
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| Portuguese | para, até, a |
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| Czech | k, pro |
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| Italian | a, verso |
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| Spanish | a, hacia |
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| Dutch | naar, voor, aan |
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| Swedish | till, med, mot |
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3. up to (indicating direction upwards)
| English | up to |
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| German | bis zu |
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| French | jusqu'à |
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| Portuguese | até |
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| Italian | fino a |
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| Spanish | hasta |
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| Dutch | tot, tot en met |
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4. near, by, close by, at, to (indicating location)
| English | at, by, near |
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| German | bei |
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| French | à, en, vers |
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| Portuguese | para, por, em |
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| Czech | k |
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| Italian | a, in |
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| Spanish | a, en |
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| Dutch | naar |
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| Swedish | på, till, vid |
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