# ἐν/en This word connects two groups of words together and describes how they relate to one another. It is a preposition. * This word can mean in, into, or within. * This word can mean on. * This word can mean at or by. * This word can mean among. * This word can mean near. * This word can mean before. * This word can mean with. * This word can be used to speak about an object that is the means or instrument that a person uses to accomplish a goal. * This word can be used to speak about a situation in which a person finds himself. * This word can be used to speak about the form in which something exists. * This word can be used to speak about the person who accomplishes an action. * This word can be used to speak about the time period in which an event occurs.