abot

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Term: abot

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: (1) Popular Usage

Definition: A Filipino term for "reach" or "ability to extend or stretch"

Sample Sentence: His abot allowed him to grab the ball from high above the rim.

Sense: (2) Local Usage

Definition: In Tagalog, "abot" means "to reach" or "to deliver"

Sample Sentence: Sasama ako sa'yo sa mga abot ng mundo. (I will go with you to the ends of the world.)

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense: (1) Popular Usage

Definition: To extend or stretch out

Sample Sentence: She abots her arms to reach the top shelf.

Sense: (2) Local Usage

Definition: To give or hand over something to someone

Sample Sentence: Abot mo ang cellphone ko? (Can you hand me my cellphone?)

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: (1) Popular Usage

Definition: Able to be reached or accessible

Sample Sentence: This ladder is too short, it's not abot to the top shelf.

Sense: (2) Local Usage

Definition: Within one's means or affordability

Sample Sentence: Abot ko naman ang presyo ng bagong gadget. (The price of the new gadget is within my means.)

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense: (1) Popular Usage

Definition: To the extent or degree possible

Sample Sentence: She stretched abot to grab the attention of the audience.

Sense: (2) Local Usage

Definition: As much as possible or within reach

Sample Sentence: Kailangan kong magtrabaho nang abot hanggang sa hatinggabi. (I need to work as much as possible until midnight.)