as — meaning in English

English meaning

• in prep Contained by, inside, or within the limits of something — spatially, in time, or in a more abstract sense.
• off adv Away from a place, position, or reference point.
• out adv Away from the inside, a home, or a central point.

Senses

as is used for these senses in English:

• in Used to indicate a language, script, tone, etc. of a text, speech, etc.
• off Into a state of non-operation or non-existence.
• out (informal, sometimes, proscribed) From the inside to the outside of; out of. [from 14th c.]
• out of From the inside to the outside of. [from 5th c.]

in — full definition

1. prep Contained by, inside, or within the limits of something — spatially, in time, or in a more abstract sense.
2. prep Used to say what someone is wearing, what field they work in, or what condition/state they're in.
3. adj Fashionable or currently popular.
4. adj Currently batting, in cricket or baseball.
5. noun A position of access, favor, or influence, especially one that helps you get something done.

off — full definition

1. adv Away from a place, position, or reference point.
2. adj Not switched on or not working; turned off.
3. adj Cancelled or no longer happening.
4. adj Of food or drink: spoiled or gone bad.
5. prep Away from, detached from, or no longer touching something.

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