Usage of as

as

[Strong?z; Weak?z]

adv.

1. [Express degree] Likewise, the same In the same way, in the same way, equally, to the extent of...

2. [Followed by an adjective or participle] is considered, seen as, (in some way) compared with...

3. [Followed by participles such as directed, agreed, promised] as..., in accordance with the (stipulated, agreed, promised) method

4. Such as, for example

conj.

1. [To express comparison] like... (same), to the extent of..., so that:

Example: It flew straight as an arrow.

It flies straight like an arrow.

You are as good as you think you are.

You are as good as you think you are.

You are as good as you think you are.

2. [Method of expression] In the way of..., in accordance with; as in, like...:

Example: Do as you are told.

As instructed. Do it.

Do as we do.

You do as we do.

3. [Expressing time] When..., at the same time of..., at the same time as...; when, positive value:

Example: She wept as she spoke.

She cried as she spoke.

Pay as you enter.

Pay as you enter.

4. [Express reasons] Because, because, in view of; since:

Example: As you object, we won't go.

Because you object , we won’t go.

As you are leaving last, lock up.

As you are leaving last, lock up.

5. [Used with so to express the result or purpose]: so that the result is:

Example: The question is so obvious as to need no reply.

This question is very clear and there is no need to answer it.

6. [Expressing concession, word order inversion] Although, despite, vertical:

Example: Tall as she was she couldn't reach the oranges.

Even though she was so tall, she still couldn't reach those oranges. Strange as it seems, it is so.

Although it seems strange, it is so.

7. [Spoken] [Introducing a noun clause, in the main clause of a subject-subordinate compound sentence] = that:

Example: I don't know as I should.

I don't know what I should do.

I don't know as I do.

I don't know as I do.

8. [Used with so to express purpose] In order to make, in order to:

Example: Students should take notes so as to make revision easier.

To facilitate review, students should take notes.

9. [Often used with so to express proportion or relationship] Just like; with...:

Example: As the wind blew harder, so the sea grew rougher.

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The wind is getting stronger and stronger, and the waves are getting rougher and rougher.

10. As if, as if (= as if):

Example: It seems as she's never happy.

She seems to be living a unhappy life at all.

11. According to; [used with go] according to the general standards of...:

Example: as far as it goes

As far as the general standards , in itself

12. [Spoken] [Introducing noun clause, = that]

13. [Dialect] Than; instead of... (not as good as...) ( = than)

pron.

1. Such as (represented by a situation or fact); this point, this fact, that situation

2. [For comparison , preceded by such or the same, or used with as followed by an adjective, to introduce an attributive clause, equal to who, which or that] as such; such as; people (or things) like...; anyone (or things) who...

3. Same (= and so)

4. [Dialect][Introducing attributive clause, = who, whom, which or that]

prep .

1. As; as; with the qualification of..., in the capacity of...:

Example: He poses as a friend.

He poses Looks like a friend.

I do not think much of her as a musician.

She is not very good as a musician.

2. Like, like, like...:

Example: The risk is as nothing compared to the gain.

The risk is compared to the gain. Not worth mentioning.

The thief disguised himself as a policeman.

The thief disguised himself as a policeman.

3. [Express comparison] like...(same):

Example: as early as 1848

As early as 1848 eyes as clear as crystals

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Crystal bright eyes

4. For example:

Example sentence: a card game, as bridge

A card game, such as bridge

In some words in English the initial h is not sounded, as honour, hour, honesty, etc.

The first letter of some words in English such as honour, hour, honesty, etc. h is not pronounced.

5. For the purpose of...: Example: I only said it as a joke.

I only said it as a joke.

6. In the form of...: Example: We all start life as babies.

We all start life as babies.

7. Due to the reason of...[the omitted form of being]:

Example sentence: He was detained as suspects.

He was detained as a suspect.

8. To play the role of...; (in a play) to play the role of...:

Example: The illustration shows Mr.John as prince in Hamlet.

This illustration shows Mr. John playing the role of a prince in the play Hamlet.

9. When someone is...:

Example: As a child, he was rather naughty.

He was quite naughty when he was a child.

Phrases

1. as a basket of chips extremely, very 2. as above as above; the same as above 3. as against compared with..., compared with... (past situation); Contrast, compare (contrast) with... 4. as a general thing, customary; usually; probably 5. as a matter of course, of course, something inevitable 6. as a matter of fact, in fact, in fact ; the opposite is true [see matter] 7. as a matter of form as a kind of etiquette 8. as a matter of routine according to routine; routine 9. as a means of as a tool of...; as a method of... 10. as appears( in... place) can be seen; appear (at); see (at)... 11. as appertains appropriate, suitable; quite 12. as a result (or consequence) Therefore, the result (something happens), as a result [see result or consequence] as a (or the) result of due to... and, as the result of...; therefore, the result [see result] 13. as a (general) rule generally speaking, usually [see rule] 14. as and when No matter how and when 15. as...as [a related structure used to express the same, equal or identical two things] and...the same, in the same way as... 16. as...as any is no less than any one , no worse than others, the most... of... 17. as... as anything extremely, very 18. as... as anything can be the better...; the better... 19. as... as before like before 20. as... as...can be to the most... degree, extremely, very, very 21. (as...)as ever as before; still 22. as...as one can try our best, as much as possible...; the more...the better as...as... permit as much as possible within the scope of permission 23. as…as possible, as possible, as possible, the more…the better 24. as…as they come (or make them) very, extreme, extremely…, exceptionally [used to strengthen the tone] 25. as a system regularly; systematically; sequentially; plannedly 26. as a whole as a whole, generally speaking, as a whole, to sum up 27. as becomes one appropriate; consistent; commensurate with... 28. as being is; that is, like 29. as best one can (or could) do your best, as well as possible, try your best, use all means; go all out 30. as best one may try your best, try your best31 . as big as they come the biggest 32. as big as you please casually; unrestrainedly 33. (as) black as a crow (or raven, sloe) pitch black, extremely black, very black 34. (as) black as coal Black, jet black, extremely black, 35. (as) black as ink

a. extremely black

b. gloomy; hopeless, lifeless 36. (as) black as jet is very black, extremely black 37. (as) black as midnight dark as midnight; very dark 38. (as) black as Newgate extremely black 39. as black as one is painted like a person

What they say (or think) is so bad [used in negative sentences or questions] 40. (as) black as pitch black as pitch, very black, pitch black 41. (as) blunt as hedge-hook 42. (as) ) bold as a lion Brave as a fierce lion; very brave 43. (as) bold as blind Bayard foolish brave, brave but without a plan 44. (as) brave as a lion Brave as a fierce lion, very brave 45. (as) bright as day (or as moon day) very bright, very bright 46. (as) bright as silver (or as the light) very bright 47. (as) brisk as a butterfly very lively; very agile 48. (as) brittle as Glass is easy to break, very brittle 49. as broad as it is (or it's) long

a. There is no difference, the same result

b. The length and width are the same 50. (as) brown as a berry (or as mahogany) brown, brown 51. as chance will (or would) have it happen to happen; happen to happen; happen to happen 52. (as) clear as day (or a whistle) clear as day (or a whistle) clear as a fire, very Understand, very clear, easy to understand 53. (as) cold as ice (or a marble)

a. Cold, very cold

b. Ruthless 54. (as) common as the hedge (or highway) very common (or ordinary) 55. as concerning about, as to 56. as coolly as you like very coldly 57. (as) dark as midnight 58. as early as As early as, as early as... 59. as ever still, still [see as usual] 60. as fair (or good) as good; on par 61. (as) fair as a lily (or as a rose) beautiful , beautiful as a hibiscus (or rose) 62. as far as

a. as far as..., as far as...; as far as...; as far as...

b . [Spoken] [Express degree, scope] as far as...; as far as..., as far as...; as for, when it comes to [see far] 63. as far as anything goes in general situations; in terms of the thing itself; as far as … be concerned65. as far as … goes66. as far as I can see67. as far as in my lies the greatest strength; do my best 68. as far as it goesAccording to the current situation; if it is just that 69. as far as one can see according to someone's judgment; as far as someone's judgment 70. as far as the eye can reach 71. as far back as early..., far away... 72. as far forth as＝ as far as73. (as) fast as as fast as..., quickly, immediately 74. as folks ( or men, people, things) go according to custom; according to

Generally speaking, according to the current situation 75. as follows; as follows 76. as for

a. In terms of..., speaking of; in terms of...

b. , about 77. as for the rest as for later; as for other, as for the rest of the people (or things), (sometimes implying indifference or contempt) [see rest article for the rest] 78. as from from..., to …time begins [official document language] 79. as God is my witness I solemnly swear (or swear) 80. as good is equal to, no different; the same, also 81. as good as is no different from, almost the same as...; Simply; actually equal to, in fact, actually [see good] 82. (as) good as a feast plenty; surplus 83. as good as done almost used up; about to be completed 84. (as) good as gold

a. [Spoken]

b. Very valuable; very reliable

c. (Child) well-behaved, well-behaved 85. as good as one's word(s) keep your word, be consistent with your words and deeds; keep promises 86. as good as they come extremely [see come] 87. (as) happy as a king (or a clam) very happy, very happy 88. as happy ( or honest) as the day is long very pleasant (or honest) (especially in a continuous state) 89. as … has it as... said 90. (as) heavy as a bag of sand (or as lead, as sand) very heavy; (mood) heavy 91. as how

a. [Main American dialect, spoken language]

b. [Introducing noun clause] = that

c. Whether (= if, whether) 92. (as) hungry as a hawk (or as a hunter, as a wolf) very hungry, extremely hungry, very hungry 93. as I am alive see as I live94. as if

a. Like, seems, as if

b. [Introducing noun clause] = that

c. [Introducing amorphous sentence, expressing Surprise, distrust, resentment and other strong emotions] as if..., as if... 95. as if it's going out of fashion [colloquial] without restraint (often used after spending money) [see like it's going out of fashion ] 96. as if it's going out of style [colloquial] without restraint [see like it's going out of fashion] 97. as if it were＝ as it were98. as if (or though) one owned the place domineeringly ; arrogantly 99. as if (or though) one's life depended on (or upon) it exhaustively; devotedly 100. as if (or though) something were (or was) not enough in addition to (doing) something else Still...; as if (doing) something is not enough 101. as I live (or as I am alive) indeed, indeed [used as an interjection] 102. as I

live and breathe

a. I was very surprised, and it was clear (expressing surprise)

b. Indeed [used to strengthen the tone] 103. as ill befalls even if Something unfortunate happened 104. as I see it 105. as is most likely 106. as is natural 107. as is the case , as expected 108. as is usual, as usual 109. as I think according to my opinion, in my opinion, I think 110. as (it) is [American spoken English] as it is; as it is; as it is now, As it is; without any change; without modification; without decoration 111. as it may, although, in any case 112. as it seems, as if, superficially 113. as it seems good to casually , at will; as deemed appropriate 114. as it should be [American slang] should; appropriate 115. as it should seem, as if, obviously 116. as its kind and the like 117. as it was

a. Actually, in fact, in fact

b. According to the current situation, according to the current (or current) situation, according to the current situation, as it is now, as it is now118 . as it were seemed; can be said to be, let's put it this way, can be said to be; just like...; as if to some extent 119. as large again see as deep again 120. as lief

a. Rather..., rather...

b. Equally willing, equally willing [see as soon] 121. as life declines age, getting older 122. (as) like as not [colloquial] Nine times out of ten, About 123. as little as may be 124. as long as

a. (long) for as long as...

b. [American English] Since, because [often placed Beginning of sentence]

c. As long as, if; when..., in the case of... [see long] 125. as lovely as she can be and live [American slang] very beautiful 126. as many (or much, etc.) as

a. To the extent of..., as much as...; as much as...

b. As with..., as [see many] 127. as may be seen (at... place) can see 128. (as) meek as a lamb (or as a maid) gentle as a lamb (or virgin), very docile 129. as might have been expected as expected, in anticipation in, as expected 130. as much

a. (as...) the same, (as...) much, (as...) the same amount

b. the same thing ; as such; this (referring to the situation mentioned above) [see much] 131. as much as one's life is worth [colloquial] life-threatening, endangering someone's life; very dangerous; making someone to be troubled (or unhappy) 132. as near as makes no difference (or odds) not much difference [see near] 133. as of

a. [American English] since..., since... From(＝as from)<

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b. Until; at...; until... time 134. as of old, as before, as always; as usual [see old] 135. as of right is a legitimate request, as a legal right, as a response (Legal) rights [see right] 136. as often as

a. Every time, whenever; no matter when

b. Many times like... [see often ] 137. as often as not often, usually; frequently; most of the time, at least fifty percent of the time [see often] 138. as one consistent 139. as one likes (or chooses, etc.) do as you like, Do whatever you think is good 140. as one man to another treat others as equals 141. as one (or you) might say 142. as one ought 143. as one please, casual, as (you) like 144. as one sees good think it is good, think it does not matter, feel free 145. as one thinks proper think it is appropriate, feel free 146. as one well can be if possible147. as one would casually, casually as opposed to Contrary to, completely different from... 148. as (people, things) go from the usual situation of (other people or things), with respect to (general people or things) 149. as per

a. [written language, business language] in accordance with, according to

b. = (as) per usual [see per] 150. as per advice in accordance with the notice 151. as per usual [Spoken] As usual, as usual, as usual; as usual [see per] 152. (as) plentiful as blackberries, very many, very good 153. (as) proud as a peacock (or as punch) arrogant, very arrogant , arrogant 154. as regards

a. As for, regarding; in terms of...

b. According to, according to, in accordance with [see regard] 155. (as) silly as a goose (or as a sheep) very stupid 156. as soon

a. Rather..., rather...

b. Equally willing, equally willing (commonly used in would, had after) [also as lief] 157. as soon as

a. as soon as...(just...)

b. as early (or as fast) as..., as early as... (or soon) [see soon] 158. as soon as look at someone immediately, immediately 159. as soon as maybe [colloquial] as soon as possible 160. as soon as not still willing, could not be more happy; more willing; eagerly [see soon] 161. as soon as possible as soon as possible [see soon] 162. (as) steadfast as a rock 163. as such

a. In this capacity (or name, Qualification); as the person (or thing) referred to

b. In itself, as far as this is concerned; in itself [see such] 164. as sure as like... Absolutely, indeed; without a doubt [used to intensify

righteousness] 165. as sure as I am a living man no doubt, certain, indeed 166. as sure as one lives no doubt, certain, sure 167. as sure as one stands (or sit)here (or there) No doubt, certain, sure, certain 168. (as) sweet as honey (or as a nut, or as sugar) sweet as honey, very sweet 169. as the actress said to the bishop It goes without saying [used in In spoken language, there is often humor] 170. as the day is long very; exceptionally (especially in a continuous state) [see as happy (or honest) as the day is long] 171. As the fool thinks, so the bell clinks. [Proverb] As a fool thinks, so the bell rings. (Only fools believe their own wishful thinking.) 172. as the matter (or position, it) stands in the present situation, as it is, as it is [see stand] 173. As the old cock crows, the young one learns. Also known as As the old cock crows, so crows the young. [Proverb] As the old cock crows, so the young cock follows; as the adult takes the lead, so the child learns. 174. as the spirit takes (or moves) one 175. as the wind blows 176. As they brew, so let them drink. [Proverb] The sourness brewed by oneself Drink the wine by yourself; reap the consequences. [Also known as As you brew, so shall you bake.] 177. as they say, as the saying goes [often used as a joke] 178. As they sow, so let them reap. [Proverb] You will reap what you sow. ; If you sow melons, you will get melons; if you sow beans, you will get beans.

[Also as As you sow, so you reap.] 179. as things are (or go, stand, stable) according to the current (or then) situation, under the current (or current) situation (or situation) [see thing] 180. as things run in general 181. as this is the case because of the situation, therefore, for this reason 182. as though＝as if183. as though one owned the place see as if one owned the place184. as though one's life depended on (or upon) it see as if one's life depended on (or upon) it185. as times go [colloquial] according to the current situation 186. as to

a. as to, speaking of ; About [multiple causing clauses]

b. press, follow, follow, according to 187. as to the general; probably 188. as to the rest as to other points, as to other aspects 189. as true (or sure) as I'm sitting (or standing) here no doubt, (especially something that has happened or predicted) is absolutely true 190. as usual as usual, as usual, as usual; still 191. as was according to the previous situation 192. as was expected in the expectation, as expected, as expected 193. as we have seen as has been shown (or confirmed) 194. as well

a. , also, still

b. Likewise; completely justified

c. Not as good as, still... good; best; might as well [see well] 195. as well as

a. In addition to (also), the same as (also), and, also, also

b. The same as (degree) of...

c. Both...and... [see well] 196. as well...as not, either way 197. as well do something (as do something else) [sarcasm] is not as good as (doing something); best, might as well 198. as well-known as Paul's famous, famous; notorious, well-known 199. as well someone may (or might) (do) as someone would (do) in the circumstances mentioned200 as which of us has not everyone has201. (as) wise as Solomon (or Solon)very wise202. as wrong as wrong can be terribly wrong203. as yet so far, so far, by this time So far (not yet, not yet); up to that time; up to now [see yet] 204. As you brew, so shall you bake. Also known as As they brew, so let them drink (or bake). 205. as you like

a. If you like; as you like

b. If you are willing to understand As you make your bed, so you must lie on it. [Proverb] Make your own bed Lie on your own; bring it upon yourself; you committed the incident and you must bear the consequences.

[See bed] 206. as you please very much; extraordinarily; casually, casually, as you please 207. As you sow, so you reap. Also known as As they sow, so let them reap. 208. as you value your life Try your best, go all out, take risks 209. as you were

a. Military [used as a drill command] stay put, restore, recover (referring to returning to the original posture)

b. [Used to correct wrong words] No; take back what you said (regardless of whether it is correct or not); I'm sorry; I said something wrong210. may (or might, could) as well, not as good as (just...)211 . so...as...[used in negative sentences] like...like...[see so] 212. so as to

a. To make, so that

b. The result is to make, so that [See so] 213. so...as to this (or that) like...so that, so...so that [See so] 214. such (...) as like...this kind, like...that kind of thing; such as...like...; For example [see such] 215. such as to that (or this)...so that, to such an extent that, like this [see such]