तथा

Etymology
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Conjunction

 * 1)  and

Adverb

 * 1) in the same way as

Etymology
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Conjunction

 * 1)  and

Adverb

 * 1)  (“in that way”)

Etymology
From. For the suffix, compare from.

Adverb

 * 1) in such a way, so, thus
 * 2) also, as well
 * 3) certainly, surely

Interjection

 * 1) yes, so shall it be

Usage notes
When used as an interjection it is generally followed by.