abanti
ABANTI is a word in Cebuano with its meaning in English.
abanti a {1} forward, ahead. Abanti ka rang milingkud, You took a seat too far to the front. {2} ahead in score. v {1a} [A2; c] move forward. Muabanti kag diyútay, matambug ka sa bangag, If you move forward any more, you will fall into the hole. Iabanti nang ímung awtug diyútay, Move your car forward a bit. {1b} [A; a] be ahead, have more points in a game. Naabantíhan mu námug diyis puntus, We were ten points ahead of you. {2} [A2; a12] keep up with s.t. Dì ku makaabanti sa galastúhan sa iskuylahan, I cannot keep up with the school payments. {3} [A2; a12] endure work. Dì ku makaabanti sa pagdáru kay dautun ku, I cant keep up with the plowing because Im sickly. {4a} [A] ask part payment in advance, especially in salary. {4b} [c] give s. o. a cash advance on his salary or other payment. n {1} front wheel(s). Nahiyus ang abanti sa mutur, The front tire of the motorcycle is flat. {2} forward gear. {3} front seat in a car. atras see atras.