As

Quick meaning: As is an adverb meaning To such an extent or degree; to the same extent or degree.

Meaning

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

More Meanings

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

Example Sentences

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

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

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

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

Synonyms for as

Depending on context, synonyms include albeit, although, while, whilst, because, being.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include equally, arsenic, electricity, like, akin, since.

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