as.
To such an extent or degree; to the same extent or degree.
Meaning & usage
To such an extent or degree; to the same extent or degree.
She regards her kids as (being) holy as saints.
You’re not as tall as I am, but you are definitely as happy as can be.
Considered to be, in relation to something else; in the relation (specified).
For example; for instance. (Compare such as.)
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₂el-der.? Proto-Indo-European *h₂elnós Proto-Germanic *allaz Proto-West Germanic *all Proto-Indo-European *swéder.? Proto-Germanic *swa Proto-West Germanic *swā Proto-West Germanic *allswā Old English eallswā Middle English also Middle English as English as 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 a(l)s, German als, Dutch als.
In the (same) way or manner that; to the (same) degree that.
Do as I say!
I'm under a lot of pressure, as you know.
In the (same) way or manner that; to the (same) degree that. Used after so or as to introduce a comparison.
She's twice as strong as I was two years ago.
It's not so complicated as I expected.
In the (same) way or manner that; to the (same) degree that. Used to introduce a result: with the result that it is; as to.
In the (same) way or manner that; to the (same) degree that. Expressing concession: though.
(As) much as I respect your viewpoint, I can’t agree.
(As) bravely as they fought, they soon lost the battle.
At the time that; during the time when: At the same instant or moment that: when.
As I came in, she fled.
At the time that; during the time when: At the same time that, during the same time when: while.
He sleeps as the rain falls.
At the time that; during the time when: Varying through time in the same proportion that.
As my fear grew, so did my legs become heavy.
As she grew older, she grew wiser.
Being that, considering that, because, since.
As it’s too late, I quit.
(As) tired as he was, I decided not to disturb him.
Introducing a comparison with a hypothetical state (+ subjunctive, or with the verb elided): as though, as if.
used before a preposition to clarify that the prepositional phrase restricts the meaning of the sentence; specifically.
The case is dismissed as between Jones and Smith.
The case is dismissed as against Smith.
Functioning as a relative conjunction, and sometimes like a relative pronoun: that, which, who. (See usage notes.)
You strike me as being a very fidgety type of person.
He had the same problem as she did getting the lock open.
Than.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₂el-der.? Proto-Indo-European *h₂elnós Proto-Germanic *allaz Proto-West Germanic *all Proto-Indo-European *swéder.? Proto-Germanic *swa Proto-West Germanic *swā Proto-West Germanic *allswā Old English eallswā Middle English also Middle English as English as 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 a(l)s, German als, Dutch als.
Introducing a basis of comparison, with an object in the objective case.
You are not as tall as my sister.
They are big as houses.
In the role of.
What is your opinion as a parent?
As your big sis, I worry about your life too.
In the form of.
I bought you a new toy as a special treat.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₂el-der.? Proto-Indo-European *h₂elnós Proto-Germanic *allaz Proto-West Germanic *all Proto-Indo-European *swéder.? Proto-Germanic *swa Proto-West Germanic *swā Proto-West Germanic *allswā Old English eallswā Middle English also Middle English as English as 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 a(l)s, German als, Dutch als.
A libra, a Roman pound.
Any of several coins of Rome, coined in bronze or later copper; or the equivalent value.
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from Latin as. Doublet of ace.
Used to intensify an adjective; very much; extremely.
sweet as
Where this word comes from
Shortening of as hell or as fuck or similar.
Alternative form of a's.
Where this word comes from
From a + -s.
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