as Definition
- 1used to indicate the function or role of someone or something
- 2used to describe the way something happens or is done
- 3used to introduce a comparison
Using as: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "as" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He works as a doctor.
Example
As you can see, the project is almost complete.
Example
She sings as beautifully as a bird.
Example
As I was saying, we need to finish this by Friday.
Phrases with as
as for
with regard to; concerning
Example
As for the budget, we need to cut down on expenses.
as if
used to describe a situation that is not real or true but that is imagined or pretended
Example
He acted as if he didn't know me.
as it were
used to indicate that a word or phrase is not exactly what you want to use but that it is close enough to be understood
Example
The book was, as it were, a love letter to the city.
Origins of as
from Old English 'eallswa'
Summary: as in Brief
'As' [əz] is a versatile word used to indicate function or role, describe how something happens or is done, and introduce comparisons. It can be used as a conjunction, preposition, or adverb. Phrases like 'as for,' 'as if,' and 'as it were' are commonly used in English. For example, 'As for the budget, we need to cut down on expenses.'
