# ἐπί/epi This word connects two groups of words together and describes how they relate to one another. It is a preposition. * This word can mean on or upon. * This word can mean at, by, or near. * This word can mean above or over. * This word can mean before something or in the presence of someone. * This word can mean with or among. * This word can mean to, toward, or in the direction of something. * This word can mean during. * This word can mean for a period of time or over a period of time. * This word can mean when or at the time of something. * This word can mean about or concerning. * This word can mean because of or on the basis of. * This word can mean in addition to. * This word can mean against. * This word can mean by means of. * This word can mean for the purpose of.