En

ɛn

Meaning & Definition

preposition

In; within; into.

I am en route to the office.

To or in (a particular state or condition); as.

She remains en silence during the meeting.

A prefix used to form verbs indicating to cause to be in a place or condition.

The rain will enshroud the valley in mystery.

adverb

In an enclosed space or area.

The cat is en the box.

Derived from Old French and Latin.

en masse

In a group or as a whole.

en route

On the way to a destination.

en attendant

While waiting.

encircle

To form a circle around.

enlighten

To give someone greater knowledge and understanding.

Used in text chat to refer to 'and'.

We'll go to the bar en dinner.

Short for 'enough'.

I have en money for the trip.