conj
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conj
1
Used to compare two things that are equal, alike, or happening at the same time.
"She sang as she worked."
"Do it as I showed you."
2
Because; since (giving a reason).
"As it was raining, we stayed inside."
prep
1
In the role or function of.
"He works as a teacher."
"She was dressed as a pirate for the party."
adv
1
Used before an adjective or adverb in comparisons of equal degree, typically paired with a second "as".
"This bag is as heavy as that one."
How to Use As
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOne of English's most common small words — used for comparisons, timing, roles, and reasons.
Common pairings
as well as
as long as
as soon as
as if
Word Forms
ases plural, asses plural
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Etymology
A shortened, worn-down form of Old English eallswā ("just so, all so"), which also gave us the word "also."