as
/æz/
noun
- The letter A, or something shaped like the letter A.
- The word 'apple' starts with an as.
- The sign was shaped like an as.
- He drew a big as on the chalkboard.
preposition
- Used to indicate the role, function, or identity of someone or something.
- As a child, I loved playing in the rain.
- She works as a teacher at the local school.
- He used a large rock as a hammer.
- Used to refer to something that happens at the same time as something else.
- He waved goodbye as the train left the station.
- As she opened the door, the cat ran outside.
- As the sun set, the sky turned orange.
- Used to show the reason for something.
- As it was raining, we stayed indoors.
- She decided to leave early as she was feeling tired.
- As the store was closed, we went home.
Synonyms
adverb
- Used in comparisons to show that two things are equal in degree or amount.
- He ran as fast as he could to catch the bus.
- She is as tall as her brother.
- This book is not as interesting as the last one I read.
- Used to describe the way something happens or is done.
- Do as I say, not as I do.
- The project went as planned.
- As expected, the meeting started late.
conjunction
- While; when; during the time that.
- He watched television as he ate dinner.
- She sang as she worked in the garden.
- As I was walking home, I saw a shooting star.
- Because; since.
- As she had no money, she couldn't buy the ticket.
- We should leave now as the traffic will get worse.
- As you are the expert, I will follow your advice.
- In the way that; like.
- Do it as I showed you.
- She behaved as if nothing had happened.
- As the saying goes, practice makes perfect.