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as Meaning
as (n)
a 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
a United States territory on the eastern part of the island of Samoa
as (r)
to the same degree (often followed by `as')
as (adv. & conj.)
Denoting equality or likeness in kind, degree, or manner; like; similar to; in the same manner with or in which; in accordance with; in proportion to; to the extent or degree in which or to which; equally; no less than; as, ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil; you will reap as you sow; do as you are bidden.
In the idea, character, or condition of, -- limiting the view to certain attributes or relations; as, virtue considered as virtue; this actor will appear as Hamlet.
While; during or at the same time that; when; as, he trembled as he spoke.
Because; since; it being the case that.
Expressing concession. (Often approaching though in meaning).
That, introducing or expressing a result or consequence, after the correlatives so and such.
if; as though.
For instance; by way of example; thus; -- used to introduce illustrative phrases, sentences, or citations.
Than.
Expressing a wish.
as (n.)
An ace.
A Roman weight, answering to the libra or pound, equal to nearly eleven ounces Troy weight. It was divided into twelve ounces.
A Roman copper coin, originally of a pound weight (12 oz.); but reduced, after the first Punic war, to two ounces; in the second Punic war, to one ounce; and afterwards to half an ounce.
as Sentence Examples
- As the sun rose, the birds began their morning songs.
- The cat watched intently as the mouse scurried across the floor.
- We enjoyed a delicious meal together as a family.
- She smiled warmly as she greeted her old friend.
- As the storm approached, the wind began to howl.
- The children played joyfully as they ran around the park.
- He nodded in agreement as he listened to her explanation.
- As the days passed, the flowers in the garden bloomed beautifully.
- She felt a sense of relief wash over her as she completed her final exam.
- As the moonlight shone through the window, the room was bathed in a soft glow.
FAQs About the word as
a very poisonous metallic element that has three allotropic forms; arsenic and arsenic compounds are used as herbicides and insecticides and various alloys; fou
when, while,whilst,so long as
after, after,,
As the sun rose, the birds began their morning songs.
The cat watched intently as the mouse scurried across the floor.
We enjoyed a delicious meal together as a family.
She smiled warmly as she greeted her old friend.
