anent
9.9
Next to something, often facing it
- adposition
- Archaic
:
junto a
- The cottage stood anent the old church, separated only by a narrow lane.
Examples
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She lives anent the old church.
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The house stands anent the river.
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He placed his chair anent the fireplace to keep warm during the winter evening.
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A row of trees grew anent the riverbank, providing shade for walkers.
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The cottage stood anent the old church, separated only by a narrow lane.
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He placed his chair anent the fireplace to keep warm during the winter evening.
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A row of trees grew anent the riverbank, providing shade for walkers.
Surface Forms
anent main
Etymology
Anent comes from older Scots and English words that meant 'on' or 'against', so imagine something standing 'anent' a cottage — right beside it.
