quantum — meaning in English

English meaning

• as conj Used to compare two things that are equal, alike, or happening at the same time.
• quantity noun An amount of something that can be measured or counted.

Senses

quantum is used for these senses in English:

• 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 (unit of weight) A libra.
• as Introducing a basis of comparison, with an object in the objective case.

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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