ΩΣΠΡΟΣ, ωσπρος
ŌSPROS, ōspros
Sounds Like: OHS-pros
Translations: as if, as though, as if to, as though to
From the root: ΩΣ, ΠΡΟΣ
Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb
Explanation: This is a compound word formed from 'ΩΣ' (as, like) and 'ΠΡΟΣ' (to, toward). It functions as a conjunction or adverbial phrase, meaning 'as if' or 'as though'. It is used to introduce a hypothetical or apparent action or state, often implying a purpose or intention. For example, it might be used in a sentence like 'He acted as if he knew everything' or 'They marched as though to battle'.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Strong’s numbers: G5613 (Lookup on BibleHub), G4314 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' The Jewish War
- Book One — 4:8
From the same root
No other words from the same root, ΩΣ, ΠΡΟΣ, appear in our texts.
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