adsum

[ ahd-soo m; English ad-suhm ]

/ ˈɑd sʊm; English ˈæd sʌm /

interjection Latin.

I am present.

Nearby words

adsorption theory of narcosis, adst. feb., adstratum, adsuki, adsuki bean, adsum, adterminal, adts, aduki, adularescent, adularia

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Examples from the Web for adsum

Instead of answering “Here” or “Adsum,” in the usual way, the boy whose name was called stood in his place and held up his hand.
Tom, Dick and Harry|Talbot Baines Reed
There he passed the remainder of his days, and there he said "Adsum" when his name was called for the last time in this world.
The Story of the Upper Canada Rebellion, Volume 1|John Charles Dent
The one crucial call had come for him, and he could not answer "Adsum."
Robert Annys: Poor Priest|Annie Nathan Meyer
"Adsum," Frank answered, softly, and Katrine flashed a smile of appreciation back at him.
Katrine|Elinor Macartney Lane

He heard the different voices—adsum, adsum—the roll was being called!
The Reign of Greed|Jose Rizal

British Dictionary definitions for adsum

adsum

/ (ˈædˌsʊm) /

sentence substitute

I am present

Word Origin for adsum

Latin

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