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Definitions

conjunction

  1. 1.

    To the same degree or amount; equally.

  2. 2.

    In the way that; the manner in which.

  3. 3.

    At the same time that; while.

  4. 4.

    Because; since.

  5. 5.

    Although (with inverted word order).

  6. 6.

    In the role, capacity, or function of.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    as well — Also; in addition.
  • •
    as if/though — In a way that suggests.
  • •
    as for — Regarding; concerning.
  • •
    as of — Starting from.
  • •
    as yet — Until now.
  • •
    as such — In that capacity; therefore.
  • •
    as a result — Consequently.
  • •
    as long as — Provided that; for the duration of.
  • •
    as far as — To the extent that.
  • •
    as soon as — Immediately when.

Related words

See also: because, like, since, while
Synonyms: because, like, since, while

Etymology

From Old English eallswā ("just as, just so"), from eall ("all") + swā ("so"). Shortened form of "also."