als — meaning in English

English meaning

• as conj Used to compare two things that are equal, alike, or happening at the same time.
• if conj Used to introduce a condition: supposing that something is or were true.
• labyrinthine adj Physically resembling a labyrinth; with the qualities of a maze.
• like verb To enjoy something or find it agreeable; to be favorably disposed toward someone or something.
• look verb To direct one's eyes toward something in order to see it.
• when adv Used to ask or refer to a point in time.

Senses

als is used for these senses in English:

• as Considered to be, in relation to something else; in the relation (specified).
• as (formal, somewhat, dated) For example; for instance. (Compare such as.)
• as (dated) Introducing a comparison with a hypothetical state (+ subjunctive, or with the verb elided): as though, as if. [to 19th century]
• as (law) used before a preposition to clarify that the prepositional phrase restricts the meaning of the sentence; specifically.
• as (unit of weight) A libra.
• 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 the role of.

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".

if — full definition

1. conj Used to introduce a condition: supposing that something is or were true.
2. conj Although; used to concede a point while still making a statement.
3. noun An uncertain condition or possibility.

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