1. tothe same degree, amount, or extent; similarly; equally: I don't thinkit's as hotand humid today as it wasyesterday.
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.
–conjunction
5. (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 cameout the same way as it didbefore. Youare as good as you think you are.
6. (without antecedent) in the degree, manner, etc., of or that: She's good as gold. Do as we do.
7. at the same time that; while; when: as you look away.
8. since; because: As you are leaving last, please turn out the lights.
9. though: Questionable as it may be, we will proceed.
10. with the result or purpose: He said it in a voice so loud as to makeeveryonestare.
11. Informal . (in dependent clauses) that: I don't know as I do.
12. Midland and Southern U.S. and British Dialect . than.
–pronoun
13. (used relatively) that; who; which (usually prec. by such or the same ): I have the same trouble as you had.
14. a fact that: She did her job well, as can be proved by the records.
15. New England, Midland, and Southern U.S. who; whom; which; that: Them as has gets.
–preposition
16. in the role, function, or status of: to act as leader.
—Idioms
17. 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.
18. as far as, to the degree or extent that: It is an excellent piece of work, as far as I can tell.
19. as for / to, with respect to; in reference to: As for staying away, I wouldn't think of it.
20. as good as,
a. equivalent to; in effect; practically: as good as new.
b. true to; trustworthy as: as good as hisword.
21. 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.
22. as if / though, as it would be if: It was as if the world had come to an end.
23. 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.
24. as it were, in a way; so to speak: He became, as it were, a man without a country.
25. as long as. long1 ( def. 39 ) .
26. as of, beginningon; on and after; from: This price is effective as of June 23.
27. as regards, with regard or reference to; concerning: As regards the expense involved, it is of no concern to him.
28. 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, doesnot appeal to him, but the salary is a lure.
29. as well. well1 ( def. 18 ) .
30. as well as. well1 ( def. 19 ) .
31. as yet, up to the present time; until now: As yet, no one has thought of a solution.
1. tothe same degree, amount, or extent; similarly; equally: I don't thinkit's as hotand humid today as it wasyesterday.
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.
–conjunction
5. (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 cameout the same way as it didbefore. Youare as good as you think you are.
6. (without antecedent) in the degree, manner, etc., of or that: She's good as gold. Do as we do.
7. at the same time that; while; when: as you look away.
8. since; because: As you are leaving last, please turn out the lights.
9. though: Questionable as it may be, we will proceed.
10. with the result or purpose: He said it in a voice so loud as to makeeveryonestare.
11. Informal . (in dependent clauses) that: I don't know as I do.
12. Midland and Southern U.S. and British Dialect . than.
–pronoun
13. (used relatively) that; who; which (usually prec. by such or the same ): I have the same trouble as you had.
14. a fact that: She did her job well, as can be proved by the records.
15. New England, Midland, and Southern U.S. who; whom; which; that: Them as has gets.
–preposition
16. in the role, function, or status of: to act as leader.
—Idioms
17. 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.
18. as far as, to the degree or extent that: It is an excellent piece of work, as far as I can tell.
19. as for / to, with respect to; in reference to: As for staying away, I wouldn't think of it.
20. as good as,
a. equivalent to; in effect; practically: as good as new.
b. true to; trustworthy as: as good as hisword.
21. 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.
22. as if / though, as it would be if: It was as if the world had come to an end.
23. 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.
24. as it were, in a way; so to speak: He became, as it were, a man without a country.
25. as long as. long1 ( def. 39 ) .
26. as of, beginningon; on and after; from: This price is effective as of June 23.
27. as regards, with regard or reference to; concerning: As regards the expense involved, it is of no concern to him.
28. 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, doesnot appeal to him, but the salary is a lure.
29. as well. well1 ( def. 18 ) .
30. as well as. well1 ( def. 19 ) .
31. as yet, up to the present time; until now: As yet, no one has thought of a solution.
1. tothe same degree, amount, or extent; similarly; equally: I don't thinkit's as hotand humid today as it wasyesterday.
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.
–conjunction
5. (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 cameout the same way as it didbefore. Youare as good as you think you are.
6. (without antecedent) in the degree, manner, etc., of or that: She's good as gold. Do as we do.
7. at the same time that; while; when: as you look away.
8. since; because: As you are leaving last, please turn out the lights.
9. though: Questionable as it may be, we will proceed.
10. with the result or purpose: He said it in a voice so loud as to makeeveryonestare.
11. Informal . (in dependent clauses) that: I don't know as I do.
12. Midland and Southern U.S. and British Dialect . than.
–pronoun
13. (used relatively) that; who; which (usually prec. by such or the same ): I have the same trouble as you had.
14. a fact that: She did her job well, as can be proved by the records.
15. New England, Midland, and Southern U.S. who; whom; which; that: Them as has gets.
–preposition
16. in the role, function, or status of: to act as leader.
—Idioms
17. 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.
18. as far as, to the degree or extent that: It is an excellent piece of work, as far as I can tell.
19. as for / to, with respect to; in reference to: As for staying away, I wouldn't think of it.
20. as good as,
a. equivalent to; in effect; practically: as good as new.
b. true to; trustworthy as: as good as hisword.
21. 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.
22. as if / though, as it would be if: It was as if the world had come to an end.
23. 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.
24. as it were, in a way; so to speak: He became, as it were, a man without a country.
25. as long as. long1 ( def. 39 ) .
26. as of, beginningon; on and after; from: This price is effective as of June 23.
27. as regards, with regard or reference to; concerning: As regards the expense involved, it is of no concern to him.
28. 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, doesnot appeal to him, but the salary is a lure.
29. as well. well1 ( def. 18 ) .
30. as well as. well1 ( def. 19 ) .
31. as yet, up to the present time; until now: As yet, no one has thought of a solution.
1. tothe same degree, amount, or extent; similarly; equally: I don't thinkit's as hotand humid today as it wasyesterday.
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.
–conjunction
5. (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 cameout the same way as it didbefore. Youare as good as you think you are.
6. (without antecedent) in the degree, manner, etc., of or that: She's good as gold. Do as we do.
7. at the same time that; while; when: as you look away.
8. since; because: As you are leaving last, please turn out the lights.
9. though: Questionable as it may be, we will proceed.
10. with the result or purpose: He said it in a voice so loud as to makeeveryonestare.
11. Informal . (in dependent clauses) that: I don't know as I do.
12. Midland and Southern U.S. and British Dialect . than.
–pronoun
13. (used relatively) that; who; which (usually prec. by such or the same ): I have the same trouble as you had.
14. a fact that: She did her job well, as can be proved by the records.
15. New England, Midland, and Southern U.S. who; whom; which; that: Them as has gets.
–preposition
16. in the role, function, or status of: to act as leader.
—Idioms
17. 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.
18. as far as, to the degree or extent that: It is an excellent piece of work, as far as I can tell.
19. as for / to, with respect to; in reference to: As for staying away, I wouldn't think of it.
20. as good as,
a. equivalent to; in effect; practically: as good as new.
b. true to; trustworthy as: as good as hisword.
21. 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.
22. as if / though, as it would be if: It was as if the world had come to an end.
23. 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.
24. as it were, in a way; so to speak: He became, as it were, a man without a country.
25. as long as. long1 ( def. 39 ) .
26. as of, beginningon; on and after; from: This price is effective as of June 23.
27. as regards, with regard or reference to; concerning: As regards the expense involved, it is of no concern to him.
28. 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, doesnot appeal to him, but the salary is a lure.
29. as well. well1 ( def. 18 ) .
30. as well as. well1 ( def. 19 ) .
31. as yet, up to the present time; until now: As yet, no one has thought of a solution.
1. tothe same degree, amount, or extent; similarly; equally: I don't thinkit's as hotand humid today as it wasyesterday.
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.
–conjunction
5. (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 cameout the same way as it didbefore. Youare as good as you think you are.
6. (without antecedent) in the degree, manner, etc., of or that: She's good as gold. Do as we do.
7. at the same time that; while; when: as you look away.
8. since; because: As you are leaving last, please turn out the lights.
9. though: Questionable as it may be, we will proceed.
10. with the result or purpose: He said it in a voice so loud as to makeeveryonestare.
11. Informal . (in dependent clauses) that: I don't know as I do.
12. Midland and Southern U.S. and British Dialect . than.
–pronoun
13. (used relatively) that; who; which (usually prec. by such or the same ): I have the same trouble as you had.
14. a fact that: She did her job well, as can be proved by the records.
15. New England, Midland, and Southern U.S. who; whom; which; that: Them as has gets.
–preposition
16. in the role, function, or status of: to act as leader.
—Idioms
17. 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.
18. as far as, to the degree or extent that: It is an excellent piece of work, as far as I can tell.
19. as for / to, with respect to; in reference to: As for staying away, I wouldn't think of it.
20. as good as,
a. equivalent to; in effect; practically: as good as new.
b. true to; trustworthy as: as good as hisword.
21. 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.
22. as if / though, as it would be if: It was as if the world had come to an end.
23. 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.
24. as it were, in a way; so to speak: He became, as it were, a man without a country.
25. as long as. long1 ( def. 39 ) .
26. as of, beginningon; on and after; from: This price is effective as of June 23.
27. as regards, with regard or reference to; concerning: As regards the expense involved, it is of no concern to him.
28. 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, doesnot appeal to him, but the salary is a lure.
29. as well. well1 ( def. 18 ) .
30. as well as. well1 ( def. 19 ) .
31. as yet, up to the present time; until now: As yet, no one has thought of a solution.
1. tothe same degree, amount, or extent; similarly; equally: I don't thinkit's as hotand humid today as it wasyesterday.
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.
–conjunction
5. (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 cameout the same way as it didbefore. Youare as good as you think you are.
6. (without antecedent) in the degree, manner, etc., of or that: She's good as gold. Do as we do.
7. at the same time that; while; when: as you look away.
8. since; because: As you are leaving last, please turn out the lights.
9. though: Questionable as it may be, we will proceed.
10. with the result or purpose: He said it in a voice so loud as to makeeveryonestare.
11. Informal . (in dependent clauses) that: I don't know as I do.
12. Midland and Southern U.S. and British Dialect . than.
–pronoun
13. (used relatively) that; who; which (usually prec. by such or the same ): I have the same trouble as you had.
14. a fact that: She did her job well, as can be proved by the records.
15. New England, Midland, and Southern U.S. who; whom; which; that: Them as has gets.
–preposition
16. in the role, function, or status of: to act as leader.
—Idioms
17. 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.
18. as far as, to the degree or extent that: It is an excellent piece of work, as far as I can tell.
19. as for / to, with respect to; in reference to: As for staying away, I wouldn't think of it.
20. as good as,
a. equivalent to; in effect; practically: as good as new.
b. true to; trustworthy as: as good as hisword.
21. 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.
22. as if / though, as it would be if: It was as if the world had come to an end.
23. 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.
24. as it were, in a way; so to speak: He became, as it were, a man without a country.
25. as long as. long1 ( def. 39 ) .
26. as of, beginningon; on and after; from: This price is effective as of June 23.
27. as regards, with regard or reference to; concerning: As regards the expense involved, it is of no concern to him.
28. 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, doesnot appeal to him, but the salary is a lure.
29. as well. well1 ( def. 18 ) .
30. as well as. well1 ( def. 19 ) .
31. as yet, up to the present time; until now: As yet, no one has thought of a solution.
1. tothe same degree, amount, or extent; similarly; equally: I don't thinkit's as hotand humid today as it wasyesterday.
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.
–conjunction
5. (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 cameout the same way as it didbefore. Youare as good as you think you are.
6. (without antecedent) in the degree, manner, etc., of or that: She's good as gold. Do as we do.
7. at the same time that; while; when: as you look away.
8. since; because: As you are leaving last, please turn out the lights.
9. though: Questionable as it may be, we will proceed.
10. with the result or purpose: He said it in a voice so loud as to makeeveryonestare.
11. Informal . (in dependent clauses) that: I don't know as I do.
12. Midland and Southern U.S. and British Dialect . than.
–pronoun
13. (used relatively) that; who; which (usually prec. by such or the same ): I have the same trouble as you had.
14. a fact that: She did her job well, as can be proved by the records.
15. New England, Midland, and Southern U.S. who; whom; which; that: Them as has gets.
–preposition
16. in the role, function, or status of: to act as leader.
—Idioms
17. 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.
18. as far as, to the degree or extent that: It is an excellent piece of work, as far as I can tell.
19. as for / to, with respect to; in reference to: As for staying away, I wouldn't think of it.
20. as good as,
a. equivalent to; in effect; practically: as good as new.
b. true to; trustworthy as: as good as hisword.
21. 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.
22. as if / though, as it would be if: It was as if the world had come to an end.
23. 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.
24. as it were, in a way; so to speak: He became, as it were, a man without a country.
25. as long as. long1 ( def. 39 ) .
26. as of, beginningon; on and after; from: This price is effective as of June 23.
27. as regards, with regard or reference to; concerning: As regards the expense involved, it is of no concern to him.
28. 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, doesnot appeal to him, but the salary is a lure.
29. as well. well1 ( def. 18 ) .
30. as well as. well1 ( def. 19 ) .
31. as yet, up to the present time; until now: As yet, no one has thought of a solution.
1. tothe same degree, amount, or extent; similarly; equally: I don't thinkit's as hotand humid today as it wasyesterday.
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.
–conjunction
5. (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 cameout the same way as it didbefore. Youare as good as you think you are.
6. (without antecedent) in the degree, manner, etc., of or that: She's good as gold. Do as we do.
7. at the same time that; while; when: as you look away.
8. since; because: As you are leaving last, please turn out the lights.
9. though: Questionable as it may be, we will proceed.
10. with the result or purpose: He said it in a voice so loud as to makeeveryonestare.
11. Informal . (in dependent clauses) that: I don't know as I do.
12. Midland and Southern U.S. and British Dialect . than.
–pronoun
13. (used relatively) that; who; which (usually prec. by such or the same ): I have the same trouble as you had.
14. a fact that: She did her job well, as can be proved by the records.
15. New England, Midland, and Southern U.S. who; whom; which; that: Them as has gets.
–preposition
16. in the role, function, or status of: to act as leader.
—Idioms
17. 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.
18. as far as, to the degree or extent that: It is an excellent piece of work, as far as I can tell.
19. as for / to, with respect to; in reference to: As for staying away, I wouldn't think of it.
20. as good as,
a. equivalent to; in effect; practically: as good as new.
b. true to; trustworthy as: as good as hisword.
21. 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.
22. as if / though, as it would be if: It was as if the world had come to an end.
23. 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.
24. as it were, in a way; so to speak: He became, as it were, a man without a country.
25. as long as. long1 ( def. 39 ) .
26. as of, beginningon; on and after; from: This price is effective as of June 23.
27. as regards, with regard or reference to; concerning: As regards the expense involved, it is of no concern to him.
28. 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, doesnot appeal to him, but the salary is a lure.
29. as well. well1 ( def. 18 ) .
30. as well as. well1 ( def. 19 ) .
31. as yet, up to the present time; until now: As yet, no one has thought of a solution.
1. tothe same degree, amount, or extent; similarly; equally: I don't thinkit's as hotand humid today as it wasyesterday.
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.
–conjunction
5. (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 cameout the same way as it didbefore. Youare as good as you think you are.
6. (without antecedent) in the degree, manner, etc., of or that: She's good as gold. Do as we do.
7. at the same time that; while; when: as you look away.
8. since; because: As you are leaving last, please turn out the lights.
9. though: Questionable as it may be, we will proceed.
10. with the result or purpose: He said it in a voice so loud as to makeeveryonestare.
11. Informal . (in dependent clauses) that: I don't know as I do.
12. Midland and Southern U.S. and British Dialect . than.
–pronoun
13. (used relatively) that; who; which (usually prec. by such or the same ): I have the same trouble as you had.
14. a fact that: She did her job well, as can be proved by the records.
15. New England, Midland, and Southern U.S. who; whom; which; that: Them as has gets.
–preposition
16. in the role, function, or status of: to act as leader.
—Idioms
17. 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.
18. as far as, to the degree or extent that: It is an excellent piece of work, as far as I can tell.
19. as for / to, with respect to; in reference to: As for staying away, I wouldn't think of it.
20. as good as,
a. equivalent to; in effect; practically: as good as new.
b. true to; trustworthy as: as good as hisword.
21. 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.
22. as if / though, as it would be if: It was as if the world had come to an end.
23. 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.
24. as it were, in a way; so to speak: He became, as it were, a man without a country.
25. as long as. long1 ( def. 39 ) .
26. as of, beginningon; on and after; from: This price is effective as of June 23.
27. as regards, with regard or reference to; concerning: As regards the expense involved, it is of no concern to him.
28. 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, doesnot appeal to him, but the salary is a lure.
29. as well. well1 ( def. 18 ) .
30. as well as. well1 ( def. 19 ) .
31. as yet, up to the present time; until now: As yet, no one has thought of a solution.
1. tothe same degree, amount, or extent; similarly; equally: I don't thinkit's as hotand humid today as it wasyesterday.
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.
–conjunction
5. (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 cameout the same way as it didbefore. Youare as good as you think you are.
6. (without antecedent) in the degree, manner, etc., of or that: She's good as gold. Do as we do.
7. at the same time that; while; when: as you look away.
8. since; because: As you are leaving last, please turn out the lights.
9. though: Questionable as it may be, we will proceed.
10. with the result or purpose: He said it in a voice so loud as to makeeveryonestare.
11. Informal . (in dependent clauses) that: I don't know as I do.
12. Midland and Southern U.S. and British Dialect . than.
–pronoun
13. (used relatively) that; who; which (usually prec. by such or the same ): I have the same trouble as you had.
14. a fact that: She did her job well, as can be proved by the records.
15. New England, Midland, and Southern U.S. who; whom; which; that: Them as has gets.
–preposition
16. in the role, function, or status of: to act as leader.
—Idioms
17. 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.
18. as far as, to the degree or extent that: It is an excellent piece of work, as far as I can tell.
19. as for / to, with respect to; in reference to: As for staying away, I wouldn't think of it.
20. as good as,
a. equivalent to; in effect; practically: as good as new.
b. true to; trustworthy as: as good as hisword.
21. 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.
22. as if / though, as it would be if: It was as if the world had come to an end.
23. 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.
24. as it were, in a way; so to speak: He became, as it were, a man without a country.
25. as long as. long1 ( def. 39 ) .
26. as of, beginningon; on and after; from: This price is effective as of June 23.
27. as regards, with regard or reference to; concerning: As regards the expense involved, it is of no concern to him.
28. 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, doesnot appeal to him, but the salary is a lure.
29. as well. well1 ( def. 18 ) .
30. as well as. well1 ( def. 19 ) .
31. as yet, up to the present time; until now: As yet, no one has thought of a solution.
1. tothe same degree, amount, or extent; similarly; equally: I don't thinkit's as hotand humid today as it wasyesterday.
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.
–conjunction
5. (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 cameout the same way as it didbefore. Youare as good as you think you are.
6. (without antecedent) in the degree, manner, etc., of or that: She's good as gold. Do as we do.
7. at the same time that; while; when: as you look away.
8. since; because: As you are leaving last, please turn out the lights.
9. though: Questionable as it may be, we will proceed.
10. with the result or purpose: He said it in a voice so loud as to makeeveryonestare.
11. Informal . (in dependent clauses) that: I don't know as I do.
12. Midland and Southern U.S. and British Dialect . than.
–pronoun
13. (used relatively) that; who; which (usually prec. by such or the same ): I have the same trouble as you had.
14. a fact that: She did her job well, as can be proved by the records.
15. New England, Midland, and Southern U.S. who; whom; which; that: Them as has gets.
–preposition
16. in the role, function, or status of: to act as leader.
—Idioms
17. 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.
18. as far as, to the degree or extent that: It is an excellent piece of work, as far as I can tell.
19. as for / to, with respect to; in reference to: As for staying away, I wouldn't think of it.
20. as good as,
a. equivalent to; in effect; practically: as good as new.
b. true to; trustworthy as: as good as hisword.
21. 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.
22. as if / though, as it would be if: It was as if the world had come to an end.
23. 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.
24. as it were, in a way; so to speak: He became, as it were, a man without a country.
25. as long as. long1 ( def. 39 ) .
26. as of, beginningon; on and after; from: This price is effective as of June 23.
27. as regards, with regard or reference to; concerning: As regards the expense involved, it is of no concern to him.
28. 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, doesnot appeal to him, but the salary is a lure.
29. as well. well1 ( def. 18 ) .
30. as well as. well1 ( def. 19 ) .
31. as yet, up to the present time; until now: As yet, no one has thought of a solution.
1. tothe same degree, amount, or extent; similarly; equally: I don't thinkit's as hotand humid today as it wasyesterday.
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.
–conjunction
5. (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 cameout the same way as it didbefore. Youare as good as you think you are.
6. (without antecedent) in the degree, manner, etc., of or that: She's good as gold. Do as we do.
7. at the same time that; while; when: as you look away.
8. since; because: As you are leaving last, please turn out the lights.
9. though: Questionable as it may be, we will proceed.
10. with the result or purpose: He said it in a voice so loud as to makeeveryonestare.
11. Informal . (in dependent clauses) that: I don't know as I do.
12. Midland and Southern U.S. and British Dialect . than.
–pronoun
13. (used relatively) that; who; which (usually prec. by such or the same ): I have the same trouble as you had.
14. a fact that: She did her job well, as can be proved by the records.
15. New England, Midland, and Southern U.S. who; whom; which; that: Them as has gets.
–preposition
16. in the role, function, or status of: to act as leader.
—Idioms
17. 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.
18. as far as, to the degree or extent that: It is an excellent piece of work, as far as I can tell.
19. as for / to, with respect to; in reference to: As for staying away, I wouldn't think of it.
20. as good as,
a. equivalent to; in effect; practically: as good as new.
b. true to; trustworthy as: as good as hisword.
21. 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.
22. as if / though, as it would be if: It was as if the world had come to an end.
23. 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.
24. as it were, in a way; so to speak: He became, as it were, a man without a country.
25. as long as. long1 ( def. 39 ) .
26. as of, beginningon; on and after; from: This price is effective as of June 23.
27. as regards, with regard or reference to; concerning: As regards the expense involved, it is of no concern to him.
28. 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, doesnot appeal to him, but the salary is a lure.
29. as well. well1 ( def. 18 ) .
30. as well as. well1 ( def. 19 ) .
31. as yet, up to the present time; until now: As yet, no one has thought of a solution.
1. tothe same degree, amount, or extent; similarly; equally: I don't thinkit's as hotand humid today as it wasyesterday.
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.
–conjunction
5. (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 cameout the same way as it didbefore. Youare as good as you think you are.
6. (without antecedent) in the degree, manner, etc., of or that: She's good as gold. Do as we do.
7. at the same time that; while; when: as you look away.
8. since; because: As you are leaving last, please turn out the lights.
9. though: Questionable as it may be, we will proceed.
10. with the result or purpose: He said it in a voice so loud as to makeeveryonestare.
11. Informal . (in dependent clauses) that: I don't know as I do.
12. Midland and Southern U.S. and British Dialect . than.
–pronoun
13. (used relatively) that; who; which (usually prec. by such or the same ): I have the same trouble as you had.
14. a fact that: She did her job well, as can be proved by the records.
15. New England, Midland, and Southern U.S. who; whom; which; that: Them as has gets.
–preposition
16. in the role, function, or status of: to act as leader.
—Idioms
17. 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.
18. as far as, to the degree or extent that: It is an excellent piece of work, as far as I can tell.
19. as for / to, with respect to; in reference to: As for staying away, I wouldn't think of it.
20. as good as,
a. equivalent to; in effect; practically: as good as new.
b. true to; trustworthy as: as good as hisword.
21. 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.
22. as if / though, as it would be if: It was as if the world had come to an end.
23. 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.
24. as it were, in a way; so to speak: He became, as it were, a man without a country.
25. as long as. long1 ( def. 39 ) .
26. as of, beginningon; on and after; from: This price is effective as of June 23.
27. as regards, with regard or reference to; concerning: As regards the expense involved, it is of no concern to him.
28. 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, doesnot appeal to him, but the salary is a lure.
29. as well. well1 ( def. 18 ) .
30. as well as. well1 ( def. 19 ) .
31. as yet, up to the present time; until now: As yet, no one has thought of a solution.
1. tothe same degree, amount, or extent; similarly; equally: I don't thinkit's as hotand humid today as it wasyesterday.
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.
–conjunction
5. (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 cameout the same way as it didbefore. Youare as good as you think you are.
6. (without antecedent) in the degree, manner, etc., of or that: She's good as gold. Do as we do.
7. at the same time that; while; when: as you look away.
8. since; because: As you are leaving last, please turn out the lights.
9. though: Questionable as it may be, we will proceed.
10. with the result or purpose: He said it in a voice so loud as to makeeveryonestare.
11. Informal . (in dependent clauses) that: I don't know as I do.
12. Midland and Southern U.S. and British Dialect . than.
–pronoun
13. (used relatively) that; who; which (usually prec. by such or the same ): I have the same trouble as you had.
14. a fact that: She did her job well, as can be proved by the records.
15. New England, Midland, and Southern U.S. who; whom; which; that: Them as has gets.
–preposition
16. in the role, function, or status of: to act as leader.
—Idioms
17. 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.
18. as far as, to the degree or extent that: It is an excellent piece of work, as far as I can tell.
19. as for / to, with respect to; in reference to: As for staying away, I wouldn't think of it.
20. as good as,
a. equivalent to; in effect; practically: as good as new.
b. true to; trustworthy as: as good as hisword.
21. 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.
22. as if / though, as it would be if: It was as if the world had come to an end.
23. 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.
24. as it were, in a way; so to speak: He became, as it were, a man without a country.
25. as long as. long1 ( def. 39 ) .
26. as of, beginningon; on and after; from: This price is effective as of June 23.
27. as regards, with regard or reference to; concerning: As regards the expense involved, it is of no concern to him.
28. 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, doesnot appeal to him, but the salary is a lure.
29. as well. well1 ( def. 18 ) .
30. as well as. well1 ( def. 19 ) .
31. as yet, up to the present time; until now: As yet, no one has thought of a solution.
1. tothe same degree, amount, or extent; similarly; equally: I don't thinkit's as hotand humid today as it wasyesterday.
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.
–conjunction
5. (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 cameout the same way as it didbefore. Youare as good as you think you are.
6. (without antecedent) in the degree, manner, etc., of or that: She's good as gold. Do as we do.
7. at the same time that; while; when: as you look away.
8. since; because: As you are leaving last, please turn out the lights.
9. though: Questionable as it may be, we will proceed.
10. with the result or purpose: He said it in a voice so loud as to makeeveryonestare.
11. Informal . (in dependent clauses) that: I don't know as I do.
12. Midland and Southern U.S. and British Dialect . than.
–pronoun
13. (used relatively) that; who; which (usually prec. by such or the same ): I have the same trouble as you had.
14. a fact that: She did her job well, as can be proved by the records.
15. New England, Midland, and Southern U.S. who; whom; which; that: Them as has gets.
–preposition
16. in the role, function, or status of: to act as leader.
—Idioms
17. 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.
18. as far as, to the degree or extent that: It is an excellent piece of work, as far as I can tell.
19. as for / to, with respect to; in reference to: As for staying away, I wouldn't think of it.
20. as good as,
a. equivalent to; in effect; practically: as good as new.
b. true to; trustworthy as: as good as hisword.
21. 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.
22. as if / though, as it would be if: It was as if the world had come to an end.
23. 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.
24. as it were, in a way; so to speak: He became, as it were, a man without a country.
25. as long as. long1 ( def. 39 ) .
26. as of, beginningon; on and after; from: This price is effective as of June 23.
27. as regards, with regard or reference to; concerning: As regards the expense involved, it is of no concern to him.
28. 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, doesnot appeal to him, but the salary is a lure.
29. as well. well1 ( def. 18 ) .
30. as well as. well1 ( def. 19 ) .
31. as yet, up to the present time; until now: As yet, no one has thought of a solution.
1. tothe same degree, amount, or extent; similarly; equally: I don't thinkit's as hotand humid today as it wasyesterday.
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.
–conjunction
5. (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 cameout the same way as it didbefore. Youare as good as you think you are.
6. (without antecedent) in the degree, manner, etc., of or that: She's good as gold. Do as we do.
7. at the same time that; while; when: as you look away.
8. since; because: As you are leaving last, please turn out the lights.
9. though: Questionable as it may be, we will proceed.
10. with the result or purpose: He said it in a voice so loud as to makeeveryonestare.
11. Informal . (in dependent clauses) that: I don't know as I do.
12. Midland and Southern U.S. and British Dialect . than.
–pronoun
13. (used relatively) that; who; which (usually prec. by such or the same ): I have the same trouble as you had.
14. a fact that: She did her job well, as can be proved by the records.
15. New England, Midland, and Southern U.S. who; whom; which; that: Them as has gets.
–preposition
16. in the role, function, or status of: to act as leader.
—Idioms
17. 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.
18. as far as, to the degree or extent that: It is an excellent piece of work, as far as I can tell.
19. as for / to, with respect to; in reference to: As for staying away, I wouldn't think of it.
20. as good as,
a. equivalent to; in effect; practically: as good as new.
b. true to; trustworthy as: as good as hisword.
21. 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.
22. as if / though, as it would be if: It was as if the world had come to an end.
23. 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.
24. as it were, in a way; so to speak: He became, as it were, a man without a country.
25. as long as. long1 ( def. 39 ) .
26. as of, beginningon; on and after; from: This price is effective as of June 23.
27. as regards, with regard or reference to; concerning: As regards the expense involved, it is of no concern to him.
28. 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, doesnot appeal to him, but the salary is a lure.
29. as well. well1 ( def. 18 ) .
30. as well as. well1 ( def. 19 ) .
31. as yet, up to the present time; until now: As yet, no one has thought of a solution.
1. tothe same degree, amount, or extent; similarly; equally: I don't thinkit's as hotand humid today as it wasyesterday.
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.
–conjunction
5. (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 cameout the same way as it didbefore. Youare as good as you think you are.
6. (without antecedent) in the degree, manner, etc., of or that: She's good as gold. Do as we do.
7. at the same time that; while; when: as you look away.
8. since; because: As you are leaving last, please turn out the lights.
9. though: Questionable as it may be, we will proceed.
10. with the result or purpose: He said it in a voice so loud as to makeeveryonestare.
11. Informal . (in dependent clauses) that: I don't know as I do.
12. Midland and Southern U.S. and British Dialect . than.
–pronoun
13. (used relatively) that; who; which (usually prec. by such or the same ): I have the same trouble as you had.
14. a fact that: She did her job well, as can be proved by the records.
15. New England, Midland, and Southern U.S. who; whom; which; that: Them as has gets.
–preposition
16. in the role, function, or status of: to act as leader.
—Idioms
17. 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.
18. as far as, to the degree or extent that: It is an excellent piece of work, as far as I can tell.
19. as for / to, with respect to; in reference to: As for staying away, I wouldn't think of it.
20. as good as,
a. equivalent to; in effect; practically: as good as new.
b. true to; trustworthy as: as good as hisword.
21. 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.
22. as if / though, as it would be if: It was as if the world had come to an end.
23. 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.
24. as it were, in a way; so to speak: He became, as it were, a man without a country.
25. as long as. long1 ( def. 39 ) .
26. as of, beginningon; on and after; from: This price is effective as of June 23.
27. as regards, with regard or reference to; concerning: As regards the expense involved, it is of no concern to him.
28. 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, doesnot appeal to him, but the salary is a lure.
29. as well. well1 ( def. 18 ) .
30. as well as. well1 ( def. 19 ) .
31. as yet, up to the present time; until now: As yet, no one has thought of a solution.
1. tothe same degree, amount, or extent; similarly; equally: I don't thinkit's as hotand humid today as it wasyesterday.
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.
–conjunction
5. (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 cameout the same way as it didbefore. Youare as good as you think you are.
6. (without antecedent) in the degree, manner, etc., of or that: She's good as gold. Do as we do.
7. at the same time that; while; when: as you look away.
8. since; because: As you are leaving last, please turn out the lights.
9. though: Questionable as it may be, we will proceed.
10. with the result or purpose: He said it in a voice so loud as to makeeveryonestare.
11. Informal . (in dependent clauses) that: I don't know as I do.
12. Midland and Southern U.S. and British Dialect . than.
–pronoun
13. (used relatively) that; who; which (usually prec. by such or the same ): I have the same trouble as you had.
14. a fact that: She did her job well, as can be proved by the records.
15. New England, Midland, and Southern U.S. who; whom; which; that: Them as has gets.
–preposition
16. in the role, function, or status of: to act as leader.
—Idioms
17. 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.
18. as far as, to the degree or extent that: It is an excellent piece of work, as far as I can tell.
19. as for / to, with respect to; in reference to: As for staying away, I wouldn't think of it.
20. as good as,
a. equivalent to; in effect; practically: as good as new.
b. true to; trustworthy as: as good as hisword.
21. 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.
22. as if / though, as it would be if: It was as if the world had come to an end.
23. 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.
24. as it were, in a way; so to speak: He became, as it were, a man without a country.
25. as long as. long1 ( def. 39 ) .
26. as of, beginningon; on and after; from: This price is effective as of June 23.
27. as regards, with regard or reference to; concerning: As regards the expense involved, it is of no concern to him.
28. 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, doesnot appeal to him, but the salary is a lure.
29. as well. well1 ( def. 18 ) .
30. as well as. well1 ( def. 19 ) .
31. as yet, up to the present time; until now: As yet, no one has thought of a solution.
1. tothe same degree, amount, or extent; similarly; equally: I don't thinkit's as hotand humid today as it wasyesterday.
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.
–conjunction
5. (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 cameout the same way as it didbefore. Youare as good as you think you are.
6. (without antecedent) in the degree, manner, etc., of or that: She's good as gold. Do as we do.
7. at the same time that; while; when: as you look away.
8. since; because: As you are leaving last, please turn out the lights.
9. though: Questionable as it may be, we will proceed.
10. with the result or purpose: He said it in a voice so loud as to makeeveryonestare.
11. Informal . (in dependent clauses) that: I don't know as I do.
12. Midland and Southern U.S. and British Dialect . than.
–pronoun
13. (used relatively) that; who; which (usually prec. by such or the same ): I have the same trouble as you had.
14. a fact that: She did her job well, as can be proved by the records.
15. New England, Midland, and Southern U.S. who; whom; which; that: Them as has gets.
–preposition
16. in the role, function, or status of: to act as leader.
—Idioms
17. 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.
18. as far as, to the degree or extent that: It is an excellent piece of work, as far as I can tell.
19. as for / to, with respect to; in reference to: As for staying away, I wouldn't think of it.
20. as good as,
a. equivalent to; in effect; practically: as good as new.
b. true to; trustworthy as: as good as hisword.
21. 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.
22. as if / though, as it would be if: It was as if the world had come to an end.
23. 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.
24. as it were, in a way; so to speak: He became, as it were, a man without a country.
25. as long as. long1 ( def. 39 ) .
26. as of, beginningon; on and after; from: This price is effective as of June 23.
27. as regards, with regard or reference to; concerning: As regards the expense involved, it is of no concern to him.
28. 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, doesnot appeal to him, but the salary is a lure.
29. as well. well1 ( def. 18 ) .
30. as well as. well1 ( def. 19 ) .
31. as yet, up to the present time; until now: As yet, no one has thought of a solution.
1. tothe same degree, amount, or extent; similarly; equally: I don't thinkit's as hotand humid today as it wasyesterday.
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.
–conjunction
5. (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 cameout the same way as it didbefore. Youare as good as you think you are.
6. (without antecedent) in the degree, manner, etc., of or that: She's good as gold. Do as we do.
7. at the same time that; while; when: as you look away.
8. since; because: As you are leaving last, please turn out the lights.
9. though: Questionable as it may be, we will proceed.
10. with the result or purpose: He said it in a voice so loud as to makeeveryonestare.
11. Informal . (in dependent clauses) that: I don't know as I do.
12. Midland and Southern U.S. and British Dialect . than.
–pronoun
13. (used relatively) that; who; which (usually prec. by such or the same ): I have the same trouble as you had.
14. a fact that: She did her job well, as can be proved by the records.
15. New England, Midland, and Southern U.S. who; whom; which; that: Them as has gets.
–preposition
16. in the role, function, or status of: to act as leader.
—Idioms
17. 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.
18. as far as, to the degree or extent that: It is an excellent piece of work, as far as I can tell.
19. as for / to, with respect to; in reference to: As for staying away, I wouldn't think of it.
20. as good as,
a. equivalent to; in effect; practically: as good as new.
b. true to; trustworthy as: as good as hisword.
21. 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.
22. as if / though, as it would be if: It was as if the world had come to an end.
23. 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.
24. as it were, in a way; so to speak: He became, as it were, a man without a country.
25. as long as. long1 ( def. 39 ) .
26. as of, beginningon; on and after; from: This price is effective as of June 23.
27. as regards, with regard or reference to; concerning: As regards the expense involved, it is of no concern to him.
28. 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, doesnot appeal to him, but the salary is a lure.
29. as well. well1 ( def. 18 ) .
30. as well as. well1 ( def. 19 ) .
31. as yet, up to the present time; until now: As yet, no one has thought of a solution.
1. tothe same degree, amount, or extent; similarly; equally: I don't thinkit's as hotand humid today as it wasyesterday.
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.
–conjunction
5. (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 cameout the same way as it didbefore. Youare as good as you think you are.
6. (without antecedent) in the degree, manner, etc., of or that: She's good as gold. Do as we do.
7. at the same time that; while; when: as you look away.
8. since; because: As you are leaving last, please turn out the lights.
9. though: Questionable as it may be, we will proceed.
10. with the result or purpose: He said it in a voice so loud as to makeeveryonestare.
11. Informal . (in dependent clauses) that: I don't know as I do.
12. Midland and Southern U.S. and British Dialect . than.
–pronoun
13. (used relatively) that; who; which (usually prec. by such or the same ): I have the same trouble as you had.
14. a fact that: She did her job well, as can be proved by the records.
15. New England, Midland, and Southern U.S. who; whom; which; that: Them as has gets.
–preposition
16. in the role, function, or status of: to act as leader.
—Idioms
17. 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.
18. as far as, to the degree or extent that: It is an excellent piece of work, as far as I can tell.
19. as for / to, with respect to; in reference to: As for staying away, I wouldn't think of it.
20. as good as,
a. equivalent to; in effect; practically: as good as new.
b. true to; trustworthy as: as good as hisword.
21. 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.
22. as if / though, as it would be if: It was as if the world had come to an end.
23. 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.
24. as it were, in a way; so to speak: He became, as it were, a man without a country.
25. as long as. long1 ( def. 39 ) .
26. as of, beginningon; on and after; from: This price is effective as of June 23.
27. as regards, with regard or reference to; concerning: As regards the expense involved, it is of no concern to him.
28. 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, doesnot appeal to him, but the salary is a lure.
29. as well. well1 ( def. 18 ) .
30. as well as. well1 ( def. 19 ) .
31. as yet, up to the present time; until now: As yet, no one has thought of a solution.
1. tothe same degree, amount, or extent; similarly; equally: I don't thinkit's as hotand humid today as it wasyesterday.
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.
–conjunction
5. (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 cameout the same way as it didbefore. Youare as good as you think you are.
6. (without antecedent) in the degree, manner, etc., of or that: She's good as gold. Do as we do.
7. at the same time that; while; when: as you look away.
8. since; because: As you are leaving last, please turn out the lights.
9. though: Questionable as it may be, we will proceed.
10. with the result or purpose: He said it in a voice so loud as to makeeveryonestare.
11. Informal . (in dependent clauses) that: I don't know as I do.
12. Midland and Southern U.S. and British Dialect . than.
–pronoun
13. (used relatively) that; who; which (usually prec. by such or the same ): I have the same trouble as you had.
14. a fact that: She did her job well, as can be proved by the records.
15. New England, Midland, and Southern U.S. who; whom; which; that: Them as has gets.
–preposition
16. in the role, function, or status of: to act as leader.
—Idioms
17. 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.
18. as far as, to the degree or extent that: It is an excellent piece of work, as far as I can tell.
19. as for / to, with respect to; in reference to: As for staying away, I wouldn't think of it.
20. as good as,
a. equivalent to; in effect; practically: as good as new.
b. true to; trustworthy as: as good as hisword.
21. 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.
22. as if / though, as it would be if: It was as if the world had come to an end.
23. 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.
24. as it were, in a way; so to speak: He became, as it were, a man without a country.
25. as long as. long1 ( def. 39 ) .
26. as of, beginningon; on and after; from: This price is effective as of June 23.
27. as regards, with regard or reference to; concerning: As regards the expense involved, it is of no concern to him.
28. 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, doesnot appeal to him, but the salary is a lure.
29. as well. well1 ( def. 18 ) .
30. as well as. well1 ( def. 19 ) .
31. as yet, up to the present time; until now: As yet, no one has thought of a solution.
1. tothe same degree, amount, or extent; similarly; equally: I don't thinkit's as hotand humid today as it wasyesterday.
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.
–conjunction
5. (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 cameout the same way as it didbefore. Youare as good as you think you are.
6. (without antecedent) in the degree, manner, etc., of or that: She's good as gold. Do as we do.
7. at the same time that; while; when: as you look away.
8. since; because: As you are leaving last, please turn out the lights.
9. though: Questionable as it may be, we will proceed.
10. with the result or purpose: He said it in a voice so loud as to makeeveryonestare.
11. Informal . (in dependent clauses) that: I don't know as I do.
12. Midland and Southern U.S. and British Dialect . than.
–pronoun
13. (used relatively) that; who; which (usually prec. by such or the same ): I have the same trouble as you had.
14. a fact that: She did her job well, as can be proved by the records.
15. New England, Midland, and Southern U.S. who; whom; which; that: Them as has gets.
–preposition
16. in the role, function, or status of: to act as leader.
—Idioms
17. 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.
18. as far as, to the degree or extent that: It is an excellent piece of work, as far as I can tell.
19. as for / to, with respect to; in reference to: As for staying away, I wouldn't think of it.
20. as good as,
a. equivalent to; in effect; practically: as good as new.
b. true to; trustworthy as: as good as hisword.
21. 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.
22. as if / though, as it would be if: It was as if the world had come to an end.
23. 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.
24. as it were, in a way; so to speak: He became, as it were, a man without a country.
25. as long as. long1 ( def. 39 ) .
26. as of, beginningon; on and after; from: This price is effective as of June 23.
27. as regards, with regard or reference to; concerning: As regards the expense involved, it is of no concern to him.
28. 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, doesnot appeal to him, but the salary is a lure.
29. as well. well1 ( def. 18 ) .
30. as well as. well1 ( def. 19 ) .
31. as yet, up to the present time; until now: As yet, no one has thought of a solution.
1. tothe same degree, amount, or extent; similarly; equally: I don't thinkit's as hotand humid today as it wasyesterday.
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.
–conjunction
5. (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 cameout the same way as it didbefore. Youare as good as you think you are.
6. (without antecedent) in the degree, manner, etc., of or that: She's good as gold. Do as we do.
7. at the same time that; while; when: as you look away.
8. since; because: As you are leaving last, please turn out the lights.
9. though: Questionable as it may be, we will proceed.
10. with the result or purpose: He said it in a voice so loud as to makeeveryonestare.
11. Informal . (in dependent clauses) that: I don't know as I do.
12. Midland and Southern U.S. and British Dialect . than.
–pronoun
13. (used relatively) that; who; which (usually prec. by such or the same ): I have the same trouble as you had.
14. a fact that: She did her job well, as can be proved by the records.
15. New England, Midland, and Southern U.S. who; whom; which; that: Them as has gets.
–preposition
16. in the role, function, or status of: to act as leader.
—Idioms
17. 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.
18. as far as, to the degree or extent that: It is an excellent piece of work, as far as I can tell.
19. as for / to, with respect to; in reference to: As for staying away, I wouldn't think of it.
20. as good as,
a. equivalent to; in effect; practically: as good as new.
b. true to; trustworthy as: as good as hisword.
21. 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.
22. as if / though, as it would be if: It was as if the world had come to an end.
23. 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.
24. as it were, in a way; so to speak: He became, as it were, a man without a country.
25. as long as. long1 ( def. 39 ) .
26. as of, beginningon; on and after; from: This price is effective as of June 23.
27. as regards, with regard or reference to; concerning: As regards the expense involved, it is of no concern to him.
28. 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, doesnot appeal to him, but the salary is a lure.
29. as well. well1 ( def. 18 ) .
30. as well as. well1 ( def. 19 ) .
31. as yet, up to the present time; until now: As yet, no one has thought of a solution.
1. tothe same degree, amount, or extent; similarly; equally: I don't thinkit's as hotand humid today as it wasyesterday.
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.
–conjunction
5. (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 cameout the same way as it didbefore. Youare as good as you think you are.
6. (without antecedent) in the degree, manner, etc., of or that: She's good as gold. Do as we do.
7. at the same time that; while; when: as you look away.
8. since; because: As you are leaving last, please turn out the lights.
9. though: Questionable as it may be, we will proceed.
10. with the result or purpose: He said it in a voice so loud as to makeeveryonestare.
11. Informal . (in dependent clauses) that: I don't know as I do.
12. Midland and Southern U.S. and British Dialect . than.
–pronoun
13. (used relatively) that; who; which (usually prec. by such or the same ): I have the same trouble as you had.
14. a fact that: She did her job well, as can be proved by the records.
15. New England, Midland, and Southern U.S. who; whom; which; that: Them as has gets.
–preposition
16. in the role, function, or status of: to act as leader.
—Idioms
17. 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.
18. as far as, to the degree or extent that: It is an excellent piece of work, as far as I can tell.
19. as for / to, with respect to; in reference to: As for staying away, I wouldn't think of it.
20. as good as,
a. equivalent to; in effect; practically: as good as new.
b. true to; trustworthy as: as good as hisword.
21. 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.
22. as if / though, as it would be if: It was as if the world had come to an end.
23. 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.
24. as it were, in a way; so to speak: He became, as it were, a man without a country.
25. as long as. long1 ( def. 39 ) .
26. as of, beginningon; on and after; from: This price is effective as of June 23.
27. as regards, with regard or reference to; concerning: As regards the expense involved, it is of no concern to him.
28. 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, doesnot appeal to him, but the salary is a lure.
29. as well. well1 ( def. 18 ) .
30. as well as. well1 ( def. 19 ) .
31. as yet, up to the present time; until now: As yet, no one has thought of a solution.
1. tothe same degree, amount, or extent; similarly; equally: I don't thinkit's as hotand humid today as it wasyesterday.
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.
–conjunction
5. (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 cameout the same way as it didbefore. Youare as good as you think you are.
6. (without antecedent) in the degree, manner, etc., of or that: She's good as gold. Do as we do.
7. at the same time that; while; when: as you look away.
8. since; because: As you are leaving last, please turn out the lights.
9. though: Questionable as it may be, we will proceed.
10. with the result or purpose: He said it in a voice so loud as to makeeveryonestare.
11. Informal . (in dependent clauses) that: I don't know as I do.
12. Midland and Southern U.S. and British Dialect . than.
–pronoun
13. (used relatively) that; who; which (usually prec. by such or the same ): I have the same trouble as you had.
14. a fact that: She did her job well, as can be proved by the records.
15. New England, Midland, and Southern U.S. who; whom; which; that: Them as has gets.
–preposition
16. in the role, function, or status of: to act as leader.
—Idioms
17. 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.
18. as far as, to the degree or extent that: It is an excellent piece of work, as far as I can tell.
19. as for / to, with respect to; in reference to: As for staying away, I wouldn't think of it.
20. as good as,
a. equivalent to; in effect; practically: as good as new.
b. true to; trustworthy as: as good as hisword.
21. 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.
22. as if / though, as it would be if: It was as if the world had come to an end.
23. 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.
24. as it were, in a way; so to speak: He became, as it were, a man without a country.
25. as long as. long1 ( def. 39 ) .
26. as of, beginningon; on and after; from: This price is effective as of June 23.
27. as regards, with regard or reference to; concerning: As regards the expense involved, it is of no concern to him.
28. 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, doesnot appeal to him, but the salary is a lure.
29. as well. well1 ( def. 18 ) .
30. as well as. well1 ( def. 19 ) .
31. as yet, up to the present time; until now: As yet, no one has thought of a solution.