als meaning in English — as, but, once

English meaning

as conj Used to compare two things that are equal, alike, or happening at the same time.
but conjunction Used to introduce a contrast or exception to what was just said.
once adv On one occasion only; a single time.
than conj Used to introduce the second part of a comparison.
under preposition Below or beneath something, in position.
when adv Used to ask or refer to a point in time.

als is used for these senses in English:

ALS (disease, uncountable) Initialism of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
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 In the (same) way or manner that; to the (same) degree that.
as At the same time that, during the same time when: while.
as (law) used before a preposition to clarify that the prepositional phrase restricts the meaning of the sentence; specifically.
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.

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

Asch während As so ... wie wie da weil so wie als ob als wenn ja klar