adsum

[ ahd-soom; English ad-suhm ]

interjection

, Latin.

1. I am present.

adsum

/ ˈædˌsʊm /

sentence substitute

1. I am present

Word History and Origins

Origin of adsum¹

Latin

Example Sentences

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.

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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.

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Adsum amicis, venio in senatum frequens ultroque affero res multum et diu cogitatas easque tueor animi, non corporis viribus.

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The one crucial call had come for him, and he could not answer "Adsum."

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Once more it was France's good fortune to be able to answer, Adsum.

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