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as — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • as conj Used to compare two things that are equal, alike, or happening at the same time.
  • est noun Grace or favour shown to someone; goodwill.

Senses

as is used for these senses in English:

  • est (archaic, dialectal) Used to form the second-person singular present tense and past tense of verbs. (if thou is the subject; not used with you)
  • 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.
  • 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".

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