Meaning of alm | Babel Free
ɑːmDefinitions
- Something given to the poor as charity: a singular gift of alms.
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Initialism of application lifecycle management. abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
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Initialism of A-League Men. abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
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Initialism of asset and liability management. abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
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Initialism of audiolingual method. abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
Examples
“An alm to the poor is a work⟳ of charity. Una limosna a los pobres es obra de caridad.”
“If in doubt⟳, you rarely go wrong giving an alm to the poor, and you might feel⟳ better about it.”
““An alm for the love⟳ of God,” cries the beggar. Don Juan stops, reaches in his pocket and holds out his last⟳ gold coin above the outstretched arms of the [beggar].”
“He wanted to offer⟳ it to you, as an alm for the Church, but I told him you would never agree⟳ to that. But if you wish⟳ to pay⟳ one guilder per month, I think⟳ he would accept⟳ that.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
See also
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