Meaning

To such an extent or degree; to the same extent or degree..

Definitions by Sense

1. To such an extent or degree; to the same extent or degree.
2. Considered to be, in relation to something else; in the relation (specified).
3. (formal, somewhat dated) For example; for instance. (Compare such as.)
4. In the (same) way or manner that; to the (same) degree that.
5. At the time that; during the time when:
6. Being that, considering that, because, since.
7. (dated) Introducing a comparison with a hypothetical state (+ subjunctive, or with the verb elided): as though, as if.
8. (law) used before a preposition to clarify that the prepositional phrase restricts the meaning of the sentence; specifically.

Example Sentences

She regards her kids as (being) as holy as saints.

You’re not as tall as I am, but you are definitely as happy as can be.

It's not as well made, but it's twice as expensive.

In 1939, as in 1914, all of Europe seemed to want war.

“My Continental prominence is improving,” I commented dryly. Von Lindowe cut at a furze bush with his silver-mounted rattan. “Quite so,” he said as dryly, his hand at his mustache. “I may say if your intentions were known your life would not be worth a curse.”

She was like a Beardsley Salome, he had said. And indeed she had the narrow eyes and the high cheekbone of that creature, and as nearly the sinuosity as is compatible with human symmetry. His wooing had been brief but incisive.

Likewise many other indulgences were by virtue hereof granted; as, to have a portatile altar, to receive the Sacrament privately; […]

First; original; indigenous; primitive; native; as, the aboriginal tribes of America.

Word Forms

• -'s
• ases
• asses

Synonyms for a.s.

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When Should You Use A.s.?

Use a.s. when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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