Dictionary
as
Pronunciation: (az; unstressed uz), [key]—
adv.
1. to the same degree, amount, or extent; similarly; equally:
I don't think it's as hot and humid today as it was yesterday.
2. for example; for instance:
Some flowers, as the rose, require special care.
3. thought to be or considered to be:
the square as distinct from the rectangle; the church as separate from the state.
4. in the manner (directed, agreed, promised, etc.):
She sang as promised. He left as agreed.
5. as well. See
well 1 (def. 11).
6. as well as. See
well 1 (def. 12).
—
conj.
1. (used correlatively after an adjective or adverb prec. by an adverbial phrase, the adverbial
as, or another adverb) to such a degree or extent that:
It came out the same way as it did before. You are as good as you think you are.
2. (without antecedent) in the degree, manner, etc., of or that:
She's good as gold. Do as we do.
3. at the same time that; while; when:
as you look away.
4. since; because:
As you are leaving last, please turn out the lights.
5. though:
Questionable as it may be, we will proceed.
6. with the result or purpose:
He said it in a voice so loud as to make everyone stare.
7. Informal.(in dependent clauses) that:
I don't know as I do.
8. Midland and Southern U.S. and Brit. Dial.than.
9. as … as, (used to express similarity or equality in a specified characteristic, condition, etc., as between one person or thing and another):
as rich as Croesus.
10. as far as, to the degree or extent that:
It is an excellent piece of work, as far as I can tell.
11. as for or to,with respect to; in reference to:
As for staying away, I wouldn't think of it.
12. as good as,
a. equivalent to; in effect; practically:
as good as new.
b. true to; trustworthy as:
as good as his word.
13. as how, Chiefly Midland and Southern U.S.that; if; whether:
He allowed as how it was none of my business. I don't know as how I ought to interfere.
14. as if or though, as it would be if:
It was as if the world had come to an end.
15. as is, in whatever condition something happens to be, esp. referring to something offered for sale in a flawed, damaged, or used condition:
We bought the table as is.
16. as it were, in a way; so to speak:
He became, as it were, a man without a country.
17. as long as. See
long1 (def. 39).
18. as of, beginning on; on and after; from:
This price is effective as of June 23.
19. as regards, with regard or reference to; concerning:
As regards the expense involved, it is of no concern to him.
20. as such,
a. as being what is indicated; in that capacity:
An officer of the law, as such, is entitled to respect.
b. in itself or in themselves:
The position, as such, does not appeal to him, but the salary is a lure.
21. as yet, up to the present time; until now:
As yet, no one has thought of a solution.
—
pron.
1. (used relatively) that; who; which (usually prec. by
such or
the same):
I have the same trouble as you had.
2. a fact that:
She did her job well, as can be proved by the records.
3. New England, Midland, and Southern U.S.who; whom; which; that:
Them as has gets.
—
prep.
in the role, function, or status of:
to act as leader. as
Pronunciation: (as), [key]—
n.,
—pl. as•sesPronunciation: (as'iz). [key]
1. a copper coin and early monetary unit of ancient Rome, originally having a nominal weight of a pound of 12 ounces: discontinued c80 b.c.
2. a unit of weight equal to 12 ounces.
AS
1. American Samoa (approved esp. for use with zip code).
2. Anglo-Saxon.
3. antisubmarine.
As
—
Symbol, Chem.
arsenic (def. 1).
as-
var. of
ad- before
s: assert.AS.
Anglo-Saxon.
A.S.
1. Associate in Science.
2. Anglo-Saxon.
A.-S.
Anglo-Saxon.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
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