as — meaning in English
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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.
- er intj Used to fill a pause while thinking of what to say next.
- est noun Grace or favour shown to someone; goodwill.
Senses
as is used for these senses in English:
- est Used to form the superlative of adjectives and adverbs.
- 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)
- ace (tennis, volleyball) A serve won without the opponent hitting the ball.
- ace (sometimes, _, attributive) An expert at something; a maverick, genius; a person of supreme talent.
- as To such an extent or degree; to the same extent or degree.
- as (formal, somewhat, dated) For example; for instance. (Compare such as.)
- as In the (same) way or manner that; to the (same) degree that.
ace — full definition
- noun A playing card marked with a single symbol, usually ranked highest or lowest in a game.
- noun A person who is extremely skilled at something.
- noun (tennis) A serve that the opponent fails to touch, winning the point outright.
- verb To do extremely well in something, such as a test.
- adj Excellent; first-rate.
as — full definition
- 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".