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ana

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈænə/

KK: /ˈænə/

adverb
Definition

In equal amounts or quantities; used to indicate that two or more items are to be taken in the same measure.


Example

The recipe called for two cups of flour and two cups of sugar, so I added them ana.


Conversation
Sloth A
Hey, do you remember that recipe we used to make together?
Sloth B
Of course! The one where we added the ingredients ana the same amount?
Sloth A
Yeah, I loved how it turned out every time we made it.
Sloth B
Definitely! It's a simple but delicious dish.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
each
both
equal
Antonyms
unequal
disparate
different
noun
Definition

A collection of various materials, sayings, or anecdotes that reflect the character of a person or place.


Example

The book is an ana of famous quotes from the author.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever thought about creating an ana of your favorite author?
Sloth B
That sounds like a fun idea! I love their quotes and stories.
Sloth A
Yeah, it would be cool to gather all the memorable parts into one ana.
Sloth B
Root Explanation

The word 'ana' originates from Greek 'ἀνά' (ana), meaning 'up', 'back', or 'again'. It is often used as a prefix in various terms to indicate repetition or upward movement.

Memory Tip

Think of 'up' or 'again' to remember that 'ana' relates to something being repeated or moving upward.

Visually Confused Words
yana
tana
rana
nana
mana
lana
kana
fana
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Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
collection
compilation
anthology
Antonyms
dispersal
scattering
separation