As

/æz/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A term used in the context of a comparison.

He had a reputation as a hard worker.

conjunction

Used to indicate a comparison or similarity.

She sings as beautifully as a nightingale.

Used to indicate the reason or cause.

As it was raining, we decided to stay indoors.

Used to indicate the time when something happens.

He arrived as I was leaving.

preposition

In the role of; in the capacity of.

She works as a teacher in the local school.

In the manner of.

He acted as if he owned the place.

adverb

Used to describe the extent to which something is true.

The book is as interesting as it sounds.

Old English 'ā', akin to Old High German 'ō' meaning 'also'.

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.

Having similar characteristics.

since

Indicating a time from the past.

than

Used in comparisons.

Exact

This concert was as lit as it gets!

Exactly how it is.

I told him to come as he is, no need to dress up.