What does anzi in Italian mean?

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

The word anzi in Italian means actually, in fact, rather, prior, before, rather than not, rather, indeed, early, before time. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word anzi

actually, in fact

congiunzione (al contrario)

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")
Questa macchina non è costata molto, anzi è stata un vero affare.
This car wasn't very expensive; it was actually a great deal.

rather

congiunzione (o meglio, o piuttosto)

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")
Sono molto onorato, anzi onoratissimo, di fare la sua conoscenza.
I am honoured, or rather, extremely honoured, to meet you.

prior, before

avverbio (obsoleto (prima)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Il cavaliere omaggiò la principessa anzi di partire in battaglia.
The knight paid homage to the princess before leaving for battle.

rather than not

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

rather, indeed

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

early

avverbio (prima di quanto previsto)

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

before time

avverbio (troppo presto)

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

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