as
Meaning
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- To such an extent or degree; to the same extent or degree.
- Considered to be, in relation to something else; in the relation (specified).
- For example; for instance. (Compare such as.)
Synonyms
similar to
just like
in the capacity of
compared to
in consequence
seeing that
just as
considering that
in accordance with
same as
so far as
for this reason
for that reason
in the same way
to the extent of
you see
adverb of manner
akin to
because you know
by reason of
due to the fact that
in proportion to
in that manner
just when
no sooner than
the same way as
to the extent
in the role of
as one likes
thought to be
as is wished
as it may be
as....as
there by
dull as dish-water
during the time that
inasmuc as
in the manner
marked with the sign
to such an extent
when issued
it being so
as … as
held to be
Asperger’s disorder
Asperger’s
Asperger’s syndrome
equal to
in exchange for
in proportion as
in this way
make up for
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/æz/
Etymology
From Middle English as, als(a), alswa, from Old English eallswā (“just so; as”), thus representing a reduced form of also. Compare German Low German as, German als, Dutch als.
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