Noun

1. wood; the material of the inner parts of the trunk and branches of a tree.

Etymology 1

Preposition

1. at, by, near, on (near or next to)

   Huset ligger ved veien.

   The house is situated by the road.

2. by (Involving/using the means of). Followed by a noun or by the infinitive with

   Jeg krysset elven ved å svømme.

   I crossed the river by swimming.

Etymology 2

Noun

1. wood (pieces gathered to make fire)

   Jeg har nok ved for hele vinteren.

   I have enough wood for the whole winter.

Verb

Noun

1. firewood
2. wood; the material of the inner parts of the trunk and branches of a tree