Meaning of ほど in Japanese

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Definition of ほど

ほど(hodo)

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  1. (n-adv, n) degree; extent; bounds; limit

    スージーほど上手にピアノをひけるとよいのだが。
    I wish I could play the piano as well as Susie.

  2. (prt) indicates approx. amount or maximum; upper limit

    「小川さんはいつ来たか」「10分ほど前だ」
    "When did Mr Ogawa arrive?" "Ten minutes ago."

  1. (n) one's walking pace

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