as

English

/æz/, /əz/, /ˈæs/, /ˈeɪz/, /ˈæz/

adv
Definitions
  • To such an extent or degree; to the same extent or degree.
  • Considered to be, in relation to something else; in the relation (specified).
  • (dated) for For example; for instance. Compare m

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English as, als(a), alswa inherited from Old English eallswā (as, just so).

Origin

Old English

eallswā

Gloss

as, just so

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