Kilo Lingo

/kɔm/

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Translation

like, as, such as, how

Word origin

From Latin quomodo ('in what way, how'), a compound of quo modo ('by which manner'). It means 'as, like, how'.

Origin
Latin
Root
quomodo
English cognates
mode

Examples

.

She sings like an angel.

, c' .

Do as you like, it's your choice.

pleut, .

Since it's raining, we're staying home.

', .

As usual, he arrived late at the office.

l'.

I have considered him my best friend since school.

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This word is part of lesson 2.