περίειμι

Ancient Greek

Pronunciation

 

Etymology 1

    περι- (peri-) +‎ εἰμί (eimí)

    Verb

    περίειμι • (períeimi)

    1. to be around (a place)
    2. to be better (than), superior (to), surpass, excel (+ genitive)
    3. to survive, outlive, remain alive
    4. to be extant, be in existence
    5. to be over and above, to remain in hand
    6. to be a result or consequence
    Conjugation
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    Etymology 2

      περι- (peri-) +‎ εἶμι (eîmi)

      Verb

      περίειμι • (períeimi)

      1. to go round, encircle
      2. to encompass
      3. to come round to
      Conjugation

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