Definitions

as

[az, uhz] / æz, əz /

Part of Speech:

All (5) Conjunction (3) Preposition (1) Adverb (1)

Jump To:

while, when conj.
in the way that; to a degree conj.
because conj.
in the role of prep.
for example adv.

CONJUNCTION

while, when

Synonyms

WEAK

at the time that during the time that in the act of in the process of just as on the point of

CONJUNCTION

in the way that; to a degree

Synonyms

STRONGEST

equally similarly to the same degree

STRONG

being like

WEAK

acting as by its nature comparatively essentially functioning as in the manner that in the same manner with just for serving as

CONJUNCTION

because

Synonyms

STRONGEST

because since

STRONG

being cause now

WEAK

as long as considering for for the reason that inasmuch as seeing that whereas

PREPOSITION

in the role of

Synonyms

STRONG

being

WEAK

in the character of under the name of

ADVERB

for example

Synonyms

STRONGEST

for example for instance such as

STRONG

Usage

What are other ways to say as? The conjunctions as and since suggest a reason for an occurrence or action, but they are so casual as to imply merely circumstances attendant on the main statement: As (or since) I was tired, I was sleeping. Because introduces a direct reason: I was sleeping because I was tired. The reason, proof, or justification introduced by for is like an afterthought or a parenthetical statement: I was famished, for I had not eaten all day. The more formal inasmuch as implies concession; the main statement is true in view of the circumstances introduced by this conjunction: Inasmuch as I was tired, it seemed best to sleep.

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

as asses

It says Biosphere status is "not a claim that everything is working as it should", and that its credibility depends partly on being prepared to admit where it is not.

From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026

Boina describes the experience as the worst feeling she has ever felt.

From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026

Police forces and councils said they have been dealing with flooding and trees down as Storm Boelo followed Storm Austen over the weekend.

From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026

The National Grid said its engineers were working to restore power to the households affected "as quickly as possible" and apologised for the disruption.

From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026

She volunteers as a secretary for the Patients Federation so she can learn office and secretarial skills.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly

In lieu of warning Europe to evacuate, they pray and make a plan to cover their asses.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026

It is aimed at helping families asses the quality of care provided in a home.

From BBC ● Mar. 27, 2025

“We didn’t come cross-country to get our asses kicked. We came here to play our best baseball game, and our guys will be ready to go.”

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 23, 2023

He acknowledged that it’s been difficult to asses his own situation and future while trying to keep his young team in playoff contention.

From Washington Times ● Aug. 22, 2023

“I’m pretty sure all asses are blind,” Isaac answered, reaching his hands into the air vaguely, looking for his mom.

From "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green

Vocabulary lists containing as

Scrabble: Two-Letter Words

Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!

Random Word

Spin the wheel and learn a new word!

Get a word

as

Usage

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

Vocabulary lists containing as

Scrabble: Two-Letter Words

Random Word

Related Words