Definitions

as

[az, uhz] / æz, əz /

Part of Speech:

All (5) Conjunction (3) Preposition (1) Adverb (1)

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while, when conj.
in the way that; to a degree conj.
because conj.
in the role of prep.
for example adv.

CONJUNCTION

while, when

Synonyms

WEAK

at the time that during the time that in the act of in the process of just as on the point of

CONJUNCTION

in the way that; to a degree

Synonyms

STRONGEST

equally similarly to the same degree

STRONG

being like

WEAK

acting as by its nature comparatively essentially functioning as in the manner that in the same manner with just for serving as

CONJUNCTION

because

Synonyms

STRONGEST

because since

STRONG

being cause now

WEAK

as long as considering for for the reason that inasmuch as seeing that whereas

PREPOSITION

in the role of

Synonyms

STRONG

being

WEAK

in the character of under the name of

ADVERB

for example

Synonyms

STRONGEST

for example for instance such as

STRONG

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.

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“We knew when as he got healthier, he was going to be a threat,” St. john Bosco coach Jason Negro said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026

"The time with Jurgen was massive regarding that. How he was as a leader, how he took care of the club, how he took care of the players - that moulded a lot of me."

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026

Smartwatches and fitness apps such as Strava, popular with joggers, can also expose sensitive military information.

From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026

Jameson Della Bella ran for 86 yards and two touchdowns while Robert Holohan ran for a touchdown and threw for one more as Palisades dominated Hamilton 35-18 Friday night in a Western League showdown.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026

Magellan was initially treated as a guest in the Philippines.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly

"I had the council's environmental health officer come out to asses the building and the business," she said.

From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2024

What he actually wrote was “dogs bark it, asses and mules bray it, and bilious bipeds whistle it.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 12, 2024

“We didn’t come cross-country to get our asses kicked. We came here to play our best baseball game, and our guys will be ready to go.”

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 23, 2023

He acknowledged that it’s been difficult to asses his own situation and future while trying to keep his young team in playoff contention.

From Washington Times ● Aug. 22, 2023

I looked around at all the other workers on site busting their asses.

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña

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