当 — meaning in English

English meaning

• as conj Used to compare two things that are equal, alike, or happening at the same time.
• qua preposition In the role or capacity of; as.
• whereas conj In contrast to the fact that; while on the other hand.

Senses

当 is used for these senses in English:

• as To such an extent or degree; to the same extent or degree.
• as At the same time that, during the same time when: while.
• as (numismatics, Ancient Rome) Any of several coins of Rome, coined in bronze or later copper; or the equivalent value.
• as Introducing a basis of comparison, with an object in the objective case.
• as in (idiomatic, conjunctive) In the sense of.
• qua (chiefly, philosophy) as; in the capacity of; acting as
• whereas (mostly, law) It being the fact that; inasmuch as. (Often used to begin recitals; sometimes emboldened or emphasized as a signifier.)
• whereas A clause, as in legal documents, stating whereas.

as — full definition

1. conj Used to compare two things that are equal, alike, or happening at the same time.
2. conj Because; since (giving a reason).
3. prep In the role or function of.
4. adv Used before an adjective or adverb in comparisons of equal degree, typically paired with a second "as".

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