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Definition & Meaning of "as"in English

ADVERB

to the same extent or degree, used in comparisons to show equality or intensity

Examples

She can run as quickly as her brother.

Try to stay as quiet as possible during the presentation.

1.1

to a stated amount or number, used to stress or specify how large or significant a quantity is

Examples

As much as a thousand dollars was raised in one night.

He gained as many as fifteen pounds over the holidays.

used to introduce specific instances of a general category

Examples

Many fruits, as apples and pears, grow well in cold climates.

Languages, as French and Spanish, share common roots.

CONJUNCTION

used to say that something is happening at the same time with another

while

Examples

As the sun set, the sky turned beautiful shades of orange and pink.

As the train arrived, the passengers hurried to get on board.

used to give a reason for something

because

since

given that

now

that

Examples

I skipped breakfast as I was running late.

They canceled the game as it was raining heavily.

used to describe how something is done by comparison

Examples

Do it as I showed you yesterday.

They danced as they had in their youth.

3.1

used to introduce an explanatory or clarifying remark

Examples

As we expected, the train was late.

As you know, he's not one to give up easily.

used to introduce a contrast or contradiction

though

although

even though

albeit

Examples

Strong as he is, he could n't lift it alone.

Cold as it was, they went swimming.

used to describe an imagined or unreal situation

Examples

She acted as she owned the place.

He stared at me as I were invisible.

PREPOSITION

used to show that a person or thing looks like someone or something else

Examples

She danced with elegance, graceful as a swan.

The child 's eyes shone, bright as stars.

used to describe the role, position, or function that a person or thing has

Examples

His words hit me as an insult.

The news spread as a rumor at first.

used to describe a person during a specific time in their life

Examples

She loved books even as a teenager.

He worked on the farm as a boy.

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Definition & Meaning of "as"in English

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