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as

//æz// (ipa)//əz// (ipa)

adverb

Definitions

  • Used in comparisons to refer to the extent or degree of something, typically in the structure 'as...as'.

Examples

  • "She is as tall as her brother."
  • "Please come as soon as you can."
  • "It's not as simple as it looks."
  • "He earns twice as much as I do."

conjunction

Definitions

  • Used to indicate that two events or actions are happening at the same time.

Examples

  • "He arrived just as we were leaving."
  • "As the sun went down, the temperature dropped."

conjunction

Definitions

  • Used to state the reason for something; because.

Examples

  • "As it was getting late, we decided to go home."
  • "I couldn't attend the meeting, as I was unwell."

preposition

Definitions

  • In the capacity, function, or role of.

Examples

  • "She works as a teacher."
  • "He used his coat as a blanket."
  • "As your friend, I must warn you."

conjunction

Definitions

  • In the way or manner that.

Examples

  • "Do as you are told."
  • "He is not a fool, as you seem to think."

pronoun

Definitions

  • Used as a relative pronoun to mean 'that', 'who', or 'which', especially after 'such' or 'the same'.

Examples

  • "She has the same dress as I have."
  • "I will accept such terms as you offer."

conjunction

Definitions

  • Used to mean 'although', often in an inverted structure where an adjective or adverb precedes it.

Examples

  • "Tired as he was, he kept on working."
  • "Much as I would like to help, I'm afraid I can't."
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