What does ad in Italian mean?

What is the meaning of the word ad in Italian? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use ad in Italian.

The word ad in Italian means to, at, high-fidelity, loud, aloud, at eye level, high-level, ring-like, corner, crossbody, on equal terms, on an even footing, professional, muzzle loading, with the exception of, for example, ad hoc, honorary, ad interim, ad lib, roughly, approximately, more or less, thus far, at any cost, by any means, in any case, in any event..., by, until now, ad hominem, at a certain point, suddenly, especially for someone's use., tall tree, timber tree, forest tree, slip ring, rotary electrical interface, electrical rotary joint, drive out, drive off, kick off a conversation, start off a conversation, be attached to a memory, until then, until today, till now, thus far, shape sorter, puzzle box, sorter box, thanks to both of you, invitation to party, a party invitation, enrol in an exam, register for an exam, queen-size bed, corner bookshelf, water wheel, watermill, participate in a competition, take part in a competition, compete, take as an example, use as an example, take as example, take part in research, be involved in research, ring binder, meaningful response, captivating reply, daydream, high-speed train, find a flight at a special rate. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word ad

to, at

preposizione o locuzione preposizionale (forma eufonica di a)

(preposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours.")

Hai mai provato ad arrampicarti?

Have you ever tried to climb up?

high-fidelity

loud, aloud

locuzione avverbiale (con tono di voce alto)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

at eye level

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

high-level

ring-like

corner

locuzione aggettivale (cucina, mobile su due lati)

Mi piacciono le cucine ad angolo.

I like corner kitchens.

crossbody

on equal terms, on an even footing

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

professional

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

Fu progettato ad arte per adattarsi al portone della mia casa.

It was tailor-made to fit my home's front door.

muzzle loading

with the exception of

preposizione o locuzione preposizionale (tranne)

for example

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

Ad esempio: se tua madre mi regala qualcosa, io poi mi sento in obbligo di fare altrettanto.

For example: if your mum gives me a gift, I feel obliged to do the same.

ad hoc

(preposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours.")

Il tuo mi sembra un intervento ad hoc per risolvere la disputa.

Your ad-hoc argument seems to me to be aimed at resolving the dispute.

honorary

locuzione avverbiale (titoli, ecc.: onorario)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

ad interim

locuzione avverbiale

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

ad lib

locuzione avverbiale

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

roughly, approximately, more or less

thus far

locuzione avverbiale (per il momento)

at any cost, by any means

locuzione avverbiale (che deve assolutamente essere fatto)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

in any case

locuzione avverbiale (comunque)

in any event...

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

by

preposizione o locuzione preposizionale

(preposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours.")

Il principe sfuggì miracolosamente a un attentato ad opera degli anarchici.

The prince miraculously survived an attempt on his life by anarchists.

until now

locuzione avverbiale (per il momento)

ad hominem

locuzione aggettivale

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

at a certain point

locuzione avverbiale (all'improvviso, a un tratto)

suddenly

locuzione avverbiale (improvvisamente)

especially for someone's use.

preposizione o locuzione preposizionale

Questa macchina del caffè è a vostro uso e consumo.

This coffee machine is especially for your use.

tall tree, timber tree, forest tree

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

slip ring, rotary electrical interface, electrical rotary joint

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

drive out, drive off

(phrasal verb, transitive, separable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, divisible--for example, "call off" [=cancel], "call the game off," "call off the game.")

kick off a conversation, start off a conversation

be attached to a memory

A whiff of the perfume brought back memories of her mother dressing her before school.

until then

locuzione avverbiale (fino a quel periodo)

until today

locuzione avverbiale (tuttora)

till now

locuzione avverbiale (tuttora)

thus far

shape sorter, puzzle box, sorter box

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

thanks to both of you

invitation to party, a party invitation

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

enrol in an exam, register for an exam

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

queen-size bed

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

corner bookshelf

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

water wheel, watermill

sostantivo maschile (tipo di mulino)

participate in a competition, take part in a competition, compete

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

take as an example, use as an example

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

take as example

take part in research, be involved in research

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

ring binder

sostantivo maschile (articolo di cancelleria)

meaningful response, captivating reply

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

daydream

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

high-speed train

find a flight at a special rate

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

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