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Usab

English

likewise; also; tooadverb

Alternative meanings

likewise; also; too; in the same way; furthermore; again depending on context

Pronunciation

OO-sahb

Root and affixes

Usab works as an adverb or particle. It can indicate addition, like also or likewise, or repetition, like again.

Variants or conjugations

sab; sad; pod; pud; sa ingon usab; pareho usab

Related words and expressions

same; similar; again; additional; still

Meaning and usage notes

Usab is more formal or neutral. In everyday speech, sad, sab, pod, or pud are also used for also or too. As a reply to a wish, ikaw usab or pareho usab can be used depending on tone.

likewise, also, too
Example 1

Malipayong adlaw kanimo. Ikaw usab.

Have a good day. Likewise.

Example 2

Si Ana miapil, ug si Ben usab.

Ana joined, and Ben did too.

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