Kilo Lingo

/də.sy/

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Translation

above, on top

Word origin

From de ('from') plus sus ('up, above'), the latter from Latin sursum ('upwards'), from sub ('under') and versum ('turned').

Origin
Latin
Root
sursum

Examples

.

The book is placed on top of the living room table.

.

Put your coat on top of the rest of your things.

.

He wrote his name on top of it without thinking.

- .

I am counting on it a lot to finish the project.

, c' .

Climb over the wall, it is faster.

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This word is part of lesson 9.