# παρά/para This word connects two groups of words together and describes how they relate to one another. It is a preposition. * This word can mean beside or alongside of. * This word can mean from. * This word can mean by. * This word can mean among. * This word can mean with. * This word can mean towards. * This word can mean beyond or above. * This word can mean except. * This word can mean against. * This word can mean near. * This word can mean before.