Ancient Greek dictionary · preposition

παρά

[with genitive]

Transliteration: para

Meaning and definitions

1. [with genitive]
2. from
3. because of
4. [with dative]
5. at, beside, by, near
6. [with accusative]

Connected roots

• para-

  beside, beyond

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