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as Definition and Meaning in English (as definition)

conjunction
Synonyms:likejust as
Quick Answer • Definition

As definition: Used to indicate that something happens in the same way or manner as something else.

Definitions of As

  1. 1conjunction

    Used to indicate that something happens in the same way or manner as something else.

  2. 2preposition

    Used to describe the function or role of a person or thing.

  3. 3adverb

    Used in comparisons to indicate equality or similarity in degree or extent.

Example Sentences

casual

“Do as I say, not as I do.”

business

“He works as a software engineer.”

casual

“She is as tall as her brother.”

Synonyms

likejust as

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Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

as soon as possibleexpression

At the earliest possible time.

as well asconjunction

In addition to; and also.

as ifconjunction

In a way that suggests something is true, even if it is not.

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As definition: Used to indicate that something happens in the same way or manner as something else.
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