English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

as — meaning in English

French → English · translate English → French instead

English meaning

  • ace noun A playing card marked with a single symbol, usually ranked highest or lowest in a game.
  • as conj Used to compare two things that are equal, alike, or happening at the same time.
  • hotshot noun Someone considered highly skilled or successful in their field, often said with a hint of sarcasm.

Senses

as is used for these senses in English:

  • ace (dice) A die face marked with a single dot, typically representing the number one.
  • ace (tennis, volleyball) A serve won without the opponent hitting the ball.
  • as To such an extent or degree; to the same extent or degree.
  • 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 In the (same) way or manner that; to the (same) degree that.
  • 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.

ace — full definition

  1. noun A playing card marked with a single symbol, usually ranked highest or lowest in a game.
  2. noun A person who is extremely skilled at something.
  3. noun (tennis) A serve that the opponent fails to touch, winning the point outright.
  4. verb To do extremely well in something, such as a test.
  5. adj Excellent; first-rate.

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".

Related French words