Anent
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈnɛnt/ · Part of speech preposition
Quick meaning: Anent is a preposition meaning (now rare) Concerning, with regard to, about, in respect to, as to, insofar as, inasmuch as, apropos.
Meaning
(now rare) Concerning, with regard to, about, in respect to, as to, insofar as, inasmuch as, apropos.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) In the opinion or judgment of.
- (obsolete) Against, in front of, fronting; before; opposite; over against, on the other side.
- (obsolete) In a line with; side by side with; on a level with.
Example Sentences
ANENT, opposite. Usually "ovver-anent."
[…] if Painter did ever abide in the old bark mill said to be anent his brother's freehold.
The invasion of privacy anent banking and financial activities was mainly an outcome of the income tax and the Drug War
This question remains a vital consideration anent the debate over the possibility of limiting nuclear war to military objectives, […]
Synonyms for anent
Depending on context, synonyms include apropos, about, concerning, re, regarding, respecting.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include about, concerning, regarding, whereat, abaft, afore.
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