अभ्यस्

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Etymology 1

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अभ्य्- (abhy-, combining form of अभि- (abhi-, towards, over)) +‎ अस् (as, to be).

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अभ्यस् (abhyas)

  1. to be over, reign over, excel, surpass, overpower
  2. to fall to one's share
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Etymology 2

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अभ्य्- (abhy-, combining form of अभि- (abhi-, towards, over)) +‎ अस् (as, to throw).

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अभ्यस् (abhyas)

  1. to throw towards or upon
  2. to throw (as arrows)
  3. to add
  4. to concentrate one's attention upon (acc.), practice, exercise, study
  5. to repeat, double
  6. to multiply
  7. to cause to practice or study, teach commentary on
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