Anent

Pronunciation: /əˈnɛnt/

Definitions of anent

preposition in regard to; concerning

Example Sentences

A1 I have no opinion anent the matter.

A2 She made a decision anent her future career.

B1 The committee will discuss the issue anent the budget allocation.

B2 The report provides detailed information anent the company's financial performance.

C1 The professor gave a lecture anent the history of the Roman Empire.

C2 The book offers insightful analysis anent the impact of globalization on local economies.

Examples of anent in a Sentence

formal The committee discussed the issue anent the new policy proposal.

informal She was talking anent her upcoming vacation plans.

slang I don't really care anent what he thinks.

figurative His words carried weight anent the future of the company.

Grammatical Forms of anent

• past tense: anented
• plural: anents
• comparative: more anent
• superlative: most anent
• present tense: anents
• future tense: will anent
• perfect tense: have anented
• continuous tense: is anenting
• singular: anent
• positive degree: anent
• infinitive: to anent
• gerund: anenting
• participle: anented

Origin and Evolution of anent

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'anent' originated from Middle English, derived from the phrase 'on anent' meaning 'alongside, opposite to'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the usage of 'anent' evolved to mean 'concerning, regarding' in modern English.