γάρ

See also: γαρ

Ancient Greek

Etymology

From γε (ge) + ᾰ̓́ρᾰ (ára).

Pronunciation

 

Conjunction

γᾰ́ρ (gár)

  1. for
  2. since

Usage notes

γᾰ́ρ is a post-positive word, i.e. it is never the first word in a sentence. It is usually the second, but sometimes also the third or fourth.

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