How do you pronounce the word "as"?
as
noun, adverb
How to pronounce as?
/æz/
What is the definition of as?
nouna United States territory on the eastern part of the island of Samoa
nouna very poisonous metallic element that has three allotropic forms; arsenic and arsenic compounds are used as herbicides and insecticides and various alloys; found in arsenopyrite and orpiment and realgar
adverbto the same degree (often followed by `as')
Examples
- birds were singing and the child sang as sweetly
- sang as sweetly as a nightingale
- he is every bit as mean as she is
What is the meaning of the word 'as'?
- The word 'as' can be used as a conjunction, preposition, or adverb. It is primarily used to indicate a role, function, or purpose, or to compare things.
How is 'as' used as a conjunction?
- As a conjunction, 'as' is used to show a cause-and-effect relationship or to introduce a subordinate clause.
How is 'as' used as a preposition?
- As a preposition, 'as' is used to indicate the role, function, or purpose of someone or something.
How is 'as' used as an adverb?
- As an adverb, 'as' is used to describe the manner or degree of an action or quality.
Can 'as' be used to compare things?
- Yes, 'as' can be used to make comparisons or to indicate similarity between two things.
What are some synonyms for the word 'as'?
- Some synonyms for 'as' include 'like', 'similar to', 'in the same way as', 'just as', 'in the role of', and 'in the capacity of'.
What are some common collocations with the word 'as'?
- Some common collocations with 'as' include 'as a result', 'as well as', 'as if', 'as though', 'as long as', 'as soon as', 'as much as', 'as far as', and 'as of'.
Is 'as' a conjunction or a preposition?
- 'As' can be used as both a conjunction and a preposition, depending on its function in the sentence.
Can 'as' be used to indicate purpose?
- Yes, 'as' can be used to indicate purpose or intention.
Can 'as' always be replaced with its synonyms in a sentence?
- No, 'as' cannot always be replaced with its synonyms in a sentence. The choice of word depends on the context and intended meaning.
