for|nent

for|nent
for|nent «fuhr NEHNT», preposition. Scottish.
1. opposite to; facing.
2. in the direction of.
3. with regard to.
[< for(e) + (a)nent]

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  • nent — con·ti·nent·ly; des·i·nent; em·i·nent; em·i·nent·ly; fer·nent; for·nent; im·ma·nent; im·ma·nent·ism; im·ma·nent·ist; im·ma·nent·iza·tion; im·mi·nent; im·per·ti·nent·ly; im·per·ti·nent·ness; im·po·nent; ma·nent; per·ma·nent·ly; per·ti·nent·ly;… …   English syllables

  • per´ma|nent|ness — per|ma|nent «PUR muh nuhnt», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. lasting; intended to last; not for a short time only: »a permanent filling in a tooth. After doing odd jobs for a week, he got a permanent position as a helper in a store. SYNONYM(S): abiding …   Useful english dictionary

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  • im´mi|nent|ly — im|mi|nent «IHM uh nuhnt», adjective. 1. likely to happen soon; about to occur: »The black clouds, thunder, and lightning show that a storm is imminent. 2. projecting or leaning forward; overhanging: »Flake by flake, the beetling avalanches Build …   Useful english dictionary

  • im|mi|nent — «IHM uh nuhnt», adjective. 1. likely to happen soon; about to occur: »The black clouds, thunder, and lightning show that a storm is imminent. 2. projecting or leaning forward; overhanging: »Flake by flake, the beetling avalanches Build up their… …   Useful english dictionary

  • im|per´ti|nent|ly — im|per|ti|nent «ihm PUR tuh nuhnt», adjective. 1. rudely bold; saucy; impudent; insolent: »The girl made an impertinent reply that angered her mother. 2. not pertinent; not to the point; out of place: »His impertinent remarks wasted valuable time …   Useful english dictionary

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  • em|i|nent|ly — «EHM uh nuhnt lee», adverb. to an eminent degree; so as to be distinguished from others; specially: »Because of his long experience in the state legislature, he was eminently qualified to run for Congress. SYNONYM(S): notably, illustriously …   Useful english dictionary

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