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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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Many shots are framed as if Cushla and Michael are being watched, whether or not they are, though sometimes they are, including by each other.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 20, 2026

Her data showed that people in low-risk areas were essentially subsidizing high-risk homes in California’s wealth enclaves such as the Pacific Palisades devastated by the January 2025 firestorm.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 20, 2026

But he framed her race as a choice between Kim and her opponent, saying the campaign’s messaging is focused on Calvert’s record.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 20, 2026

But she’s even more impressive in her sober scenes, participating in the world beyond her couch, bringing food to the McGeowns and, finally, acting as a mother to Gina.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 20, 2026

In some places, lepers had to yell, “Unclean!” and shake a rattle as they walked through the streets.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly

It is aimed at helping families asses the quality of care provided in a home.

From BBC Mar. 27, 2025

“We’re in the studio making the saddest music ever and we’re just laughing our asses off the whole time,” she says.

From Los Angeles Times May 30, 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

“Can you please not compliment the person trying to drag our asses back to camp?”

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken




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