The meaning of As

æz

As – definition

adverb
Used in comparisons to refer to the extent or degree of something.
Usage examples:
Go as fast as you can

conjunction
Used to indicate that something happens during the time when something else is taking place.
Usage examples:
Frank watched him as he ambled through the crowd
Synonims:
While Just as Even as At the (same) time that At the moment that During the time that Just when Simultaneously
conjunction
Used to indicate by comparison the way that something happens or is done.
Usage examples:
They can do as they wish
Synonims:
In the (same) way that The (same) way In the (same) manner that Like
conjunction
Because; since.
Usage examples:
I must stop now as i have to go out
Synonims:
Because Since Seeing that Seeing as Considering that On account of the fact that In view of the fact that Owing to the fact that On account of For Forasmuch
conjunction
Even though.
Usage examples:
Sweet as he is, he doesn't pay his bills
Synonims:
Although Though Even though/if In spite of the fact that Despite the fact that Notwithstanding the fact that Notwithstanding that For all that While Whilst Albeit However

preposition
Used to refer to the function or character that someone or something has.
Usage examples:
It came as a shock
Synonims:
In the guise of With the appearance of In the character of So as to appear to be In the role of Being Acting as Functioning as
preposition
During the time of being (the thing specified).
Usage examples:
He had often been ill as a child

noun
An ancient roman copper coin.
Usage examples:
The asses and denarii minted by c. marcius censorinus show him in profile as a bearded and diademed…

prefix
Variant spelling of ad- assimilated before s (as in assemble, assess ).

abbreviation
Anglo-saxon.
abbreviation
Assam.

noun
The first letter of the alphabet.
noun
A shape like that of a capital a.
Usage examples:
An a-shape
noun
The sixth note of the diatonic scale of c major. the a above middle c is usually used as the basis for tuning and in modern music has a standard frequency of 440 hz.

noun
The chemical element of atomic number 33, a brittle steel-grey metalloid.

The chemical element arsenic.

preposition
Used in expressions that compare two things, persons, groups, or qualities
Usage examples:
This jacket costs twice as much as that one., they live in the same town as my parents., she’ll soo…

adverb
At a particular date or time
Usage examples:
All rates correct as at march 1 2011., as from april 6, your pension payments will increase., this …

adverb
Used in comparisons to refer to the degree of something
Usage examples:
She'll soon be as tall as her mother., i can't run as fast as you., skin as soft as a baby's, it's …

preposition
Used to describe the purpose or quality of someone or something
Usage examples:
Use as the people in the crowd rolled up their programs and used them as bullhorns., work as she wo…

conjunction
Because
Usage examples:
As it was getting late, i decided to book into a hotel., you can go first as you're the oldest.

conjunction
During the time that
Usage examples:
I saw him as i was coming into the building., he gets more attractive as he gets older.

conjunction
In the same way
Usage examples:
As i was saying as i was just saying, i think the proposal needs further consideration., as is the …

conjunction
Although
Usage examples:
Angry as he was, he couldn't help smiling.

As translation into English

As: translate from English into Chinese

作为, 如, 如同, 既然, 既, 既是, 若, 不啻

As: translate from English into Dutch

Net zo, Als, Zoals, Aangezien, Want, Toen, Terwijl, Wanneer, Daar, Evenals, Gelijk, Naarmate, Alsof, Naargelang, Vermits, Wijl

As: translate from English into French

Comme, Aussi, En tant que, Ainsi, Puisque, Ainsi que, Alors que, Si, Étant donné que, Pendant que, Tandis que, De même que, Au moment ou, En qualité que

As: translate from English into German

Wie, Als, So, Da, Zu, Während, Indem

As: translate from English into Hindi

जैसा, जैसे, जब, की तरह, जितना, जैसे कि, यथा, मानो, चूंकि, वैसे ही, ताकि, इतना, जो, जब कि, उसी प्रकार से, ज्योंही, जभी, एसा, इसलिये कि, जो कुछ, लेखांकन मानदंड

As: translate from English into Italian

Come, Quanto, Che, Quale, Mentre, Così, Poiché, Quando, Secondo, Perché, In qualità di, Tanto, Altrettanto, Dal momento che, Giacché, Nel modo in cui, Sebbene, Siccome poiché, Tanto ... quanto, Così ... come

As: translate from English into Korean

~처럼, 같이, 으로, 로서, ...과 같이, 이므로, ...이므로, 다시피, 이지만, 딴, ...와 같을 정도로, 가령 ...와 같이, 가령 ...와 같은, ...와 같이, ...하고 있을 때, ...함에 따라, 이거만

As: translate from English into Russian

В качестве, Как, В виде, Так как, Когда, Что, По мере того как, Согласно, Который, Как только, Потому что, В то время как, Какой, Как будто, Как например, Так что, Как ни, Хотя, До тех пор пока

As: translate from English into Spanish

Como, De, Mientras, Cuando, Ya que, Por, Lo que, Para, En calidad de, Donde, A nivel, Aunque

Word origin

late Middle English (denoting yellow orpiment, arsenic sulphide): via Old French from Latin arsenicum, from Greek arsenikon ‘yellow orpiment’, identified with arsenikos ‘male’, but in fact fr

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As synonims

albeit

conjunction
Though.
Usage examples:
He was making progress, albeit rather slowly

conjunction
Despite the stated thing; although
Usage examples:
The nation is adapting, albeit slowly, to the new global economy.

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although

conjunction
In spite of the fact that; even though.
Usage examples:
Although the sun was shining it wasn't that warm

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because

conjunction
For the reason that; since.
Usage examples:
We did it because we felt it our duty

conjunction
For the reason that
Usage examples:
"why did you throw it?" "because carlos told me to.", we can’t go to julia’s party because we’re go…

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being

noun
Existence.
Usage examples:
The railway brought many towns into being

verb
Present participle of be.

verb
Exist.
Usage examples:
There are no easy answers

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for

fɔːr

preposition
In support of or in favour of (a person or policy)
Usage examples:
Troops who had fought for napoleon

preposition
Affecting, with regard to, or in respect of.
Usage examples:
She is responsible for the efficient running of their department

preposition
On behalf of or to the benefit of.
Usage examples:
I got a present for you

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forasmuch

conjunction
Because; since.
Usage examples:
Forasmuch as the tree returned to life, so too could arthur be returned to her

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however

adverb
Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something that has been said previously.
Usage examples:
People tend to put on weight in middle age. however, gaining weight is not inevitable

adverb
To whatever amount or degree
Usage examples:
However fast we drive, we’re not going to get there in time., if emma likes something she’ll buy it…

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like

laɪk

preposition
Having the same characteristics or qualities as; similar to.
Usage examples:
He used to have a car like mine

conjunction
In the same way that; as.
Usage examples:
People who change countries like they change clothes

noun
Used with reference to a person or thing of the same kind as another.
Usage examples:
The quotations could be arranged to put like with like

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simultaneously

ˌsɪm.əlˈteɪ.ni.əs.li

adverb
At the same time.
Usage examples:
The telethon was broadcast simultaneously on 31 us networks

adverb
In a way that is simultaneous (= happening or being done at exactly the same time)
Usage examples:
Two children answered the teacher's question simultaneously., the network was broadcasting four gam…

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since

sɪns

preposition
In the intervening period between (the time mentioned) and the time under consideration, typically the present.
Usage examples:
She hasn't spoken to him since last year

conjunction
From a time in the past until the time under consideration, typically the present.
Usage examples:
I've felt better since i've been here

adverb
Between then and now.
Usage examples:
She ran away on friday and we haven't seen her since

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though

ðəʊ

conjunction
Despite the fact that; although.
Usage examples:
Though they were speaking in undertones, percival could hear them

adverb
However (indicating that a factor qualifies or imposes restrictions on what was said previously).
Usage examples:
I was hunting for work. jobs were scarce though

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while

waɪl

noun
A period of time.
Usage examples:
We chatted for a while

conjunction
During the time that; at the same time as.
Usage examples:
Nothing much changed while he was away

verb
Pass time in a leisurely manner.
Usage examples:
A diversion to while away the long afternoons

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whilst

waɪl

conjunction
During the time that; at the same time as.
Usage examples:
Michael runs the island co-operative whilst mary runs the pub

relative adverb
During which; while.

noun
A length of time
Usage examples:
He only had to wait a short while., it was a while before any waiter took their order., that happen…

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