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as

[az, uhz] / æz, əz /




PREPOSITION
in the role of
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ADVERB
for example
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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

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Rising darts star Beau Greaves has been described as 'world class' by the game's top player, so how far can she go on the biggest stage?

From BBC

"Can you still produce it? Can you, as a cricketer each year, keep rolling out good scores in big moments? It's not going to get much bigger than this."

From BBC

They became lifelong friends and Mr Giacometti designed several key pieces for Ms Schiaparelli, who was often compared, and seen as a rival, to Coco Chanel.

From BBC

A Chinese affiliated group is suspected of being behind the attack, but Bryant said investigators "simply don't know as yet" who is responsible.

From BBC

Meanwhile, Xi visited Astana in June, and China -- which shares borders with Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan -- has presented itself as a main commercial partner, investing in huge infrastructure projects.

From Barron's