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1 Instead of
prep.Blind instead of seeing: V. τυφλὸς ἐκ δεδορκότος (Soph., O.R. 454).A rich man instead of a beggar: P. πλούσιος ἐκ πτωχοῦ (Dem. 270).Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Instead of
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2 instead
[in'sted](as a substitute; in place of something or someone: I don't like coffee. Could I please have tea instead?) στη θέση του,αντ'αυτού -
3 instead of
(in place of: Please take me instead of him; You should have been working instead of watching television.) αντί για -
4 Instead
adv.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Instead
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5 in place of
(instead of: We advise discussion in place of argument; John couldn't go, so I went in his place.) αντί,στη θέση κάποιου -
6 mark
1. noun1) ((also Deutsche Mark, Deutschmark) the standard unit of German currency before the euro.)2) (a point given as a reward for good work etc: She got good marks in the exam.)3) (a stain: That spilt coffee has left a mark on the carpet.)4) (a sign used as a guide to position etc: There's a mark on the map showing where the church is.)5) (a cross or other sign used instead of a signature: He couldn't sign his name, so he made his mark instead.)6) (an indication or sign of a particular thing: a mark of respect.)2. verb1) (to put a mark or stain on, or to become marked or stained: Every pupil's coat must be marked with his name; That coffee has marked the tablecloth; This white material marks easily.)2) (to give marks to (a piece of work): I have forty exam-papers to mark tonight.)3) (to show; to be a sign of: X marks the spot where the treasure is buried.)4) (to note: Mark it down in your notebook.)5) ((in football etc) to keep close to (an opponent) so as to prevent his getting the ball: Your job is to mark the centre-forward.)•- marked- markedly
- marker
- marksman
- marksmanship
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7 Stead
subs.Instead of: P. and V. ἀντί (gen.).How was it you did not wake me at once instead of sitting by me in silence? P. πῶς οὐκ εὐθὺς ἐπήγειράς με, ἀλλὰ σιγῇ παρακάθησαι (Plat., Crito, 43A).Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Stead
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8 Substitute
v. trans.Change: P. and V. μεταλλάσσειν, διαλλάσσειν, ἀνταλλάσσειν, ἀμείβειν (Plat. but rare P.).Choose instead: P. and V. ἀνθαιρεῖσθαι.Introduce instead: P. ἀντεισάγειν.——————subs.Use V. adj. ἀντίσταθμος (Soph., El. 571).Successor: use P. and V. adj., διάδοχος.Changeling: V. διάλλαγμα, τό, or use P. adj. ὑποβολιμαῖος.The multitude is but a sorry kind of substitute for a true friend: V. ἀλόγιστον δέ τι τὸ πλῆθος ἀντάλλαγμα γενναίου φίλου (Eur., Or. 1156).The goddesses promised me that Admetus should escape immediate death, if he found a substitute to die for him and satisfy the nether powers: V. ᾔνεσαν δέ μοι θεαὶ Ἄδμητον ᾍδην τὸν παραυτίκʼ ἐκφυγεῖν ἄλλον διαλλάξαντα τοῖς κάτω νεκρόν (Eur., Alc. 12).Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Substitute
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9 (on the one hand) ... on the other hand
(an expression used to introduce two opposing parts of an argument etc: (On the one hand) we could stay and help you, but on the other hand, it might be better if we went to help him instead.) (αφενός)...αφετέρουEnglish-Greek dictionary > (on the one hand) ... on the other hand
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10 account
1) (an arrangement by which a person keeps his money in a bank: I have (opened) an account with the local bank.) λογαριασμός2) (a statement of money owing: Send me an account.) λογαριασμός εσόδων-εξόδων3) (a description or explanation (of something that has happened): a full account of his holiday.) τραπεζικός λογαριασμός4) (an arrangement by which a person makes a regular (eg monthly) payment instead of paying at the time of buying: I have an account at Smiths.) πίστωση, ανοιχτός λογαριασμός5) ((usually in plural) a record of money received and spent: You must keep your accounts in order; ( also adjective) an account book.) αναφορά•- accountant
- account for
- on account of
- on my/his etc account
- on my/his account
- on no account
- take something into account
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11 and
[ənd, ænd]1) (joining two statements, pieces of information etc: I opened the door and went inside; The hat was blue and red; a mother and child.) και2) (in addition to: 2 and 2 makes 4.) συν3) (as a result of which: Try hard and you will succeed.) και4) (used instead of `to' with a verb: Do try and come!) να -
12 anon
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13 box number
(a number used eg in a newspaper advertisement instead of a full address.) αριθμός θυρίδας -
14 contact lens
(a small plastic lens on the eyeball worn, instead of spectacles, to improve sight.) φακός επαφής -
15 cravat
[krə'væt](a kind of scarf worn instead of a tie round the neck.) φουλάρι -
16 digital clock/watch
(a clock or watch which shows the time in numbers instead of on a dial.) ψηφιακό ρολόι -
17 duvet
['du:vei]((also downie®) a type of quilt stuffed with feathers, down etc, used on a bed instead of blankets.) πάπλωμα -
18 flea
[fli:](a type of small blood-sucking insect that jumps instead of flying and lives on the bodies of animals or people.) ψύλλος -
19 humour
['hju:mə] 1. noun1) (the ability to amuse people; quickness to spot a joke: He has a great sense of humour.) χιούμορ,αίσθηση του γελοίου2) (the quality of being amusing: the humour of the situation.) κωμικότητα2. verb(to please (someone) by agreeing with him or doing as he wishes: There is no point in telling him he is wrong - just humour him instead.) πηγαίνω με τα νερά(κάποιου)- humorist- humorous
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20 margarine
(( abbreviation marge) a butter-like substance made mainly from vegetable fats: We use margarine instead of butter.) μαργαρίνη
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