Meaning & Definition of word "As"
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As
/æz/
noun:
- 1. A term used in the context of a comparison.
- Example: He had a reputation as a hard worker.
conjunction:
- 1. Used to indicate a comparison or similarity.
- Example: She sings as beautifully as a nightingale.
- 2. Used to indicate the reason or cause.
- Example: As it was raining, we decided to stay indoors.
- 3. Used to indicate the time when something happens.
- Example: He arrived as I was leaving.
preposition:
- 1. In the role of; in the capacity of.
- Example: She works as a teacher in the local school.
- 2. In the manner of.
- Example: He acted as if he owned the place.
adverb:
- 1. Used to describe the extent to which something is true.
- Example: The book is as interesting as it sounds.
Etymology
Old English 'ā', akin to Old High German 'ō' meaning 'also'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
as far as I know:
To the extent of my knowledge.
as good as it gets:
The best possible outcome.
as if:
In a manner that suggests something unlikely.
as a matter of fact:
Used to introduce a fact that supports what has just been said.
as well:
In addition; also.
Related Words
like:
Having similar characteristics.
since:
Indicating a time from the past.
than:
Used in comparisons.
Slang Meanings of as
Meaning: Exact
Example Sentence: This concert was as lit as it gets!
Meaning: Exactly how it is.
Example Sentence: I told him to come as he is, no need to dress up.