As

/əz/

adverb

To the same degree or amount.

She is as tall as me.

Often appears as...

as much as
as soon as

conjunction

At the same time that.

She arrived as I was leaving.

Often appears as...

as soon as
as long as

adverb

Used to show comparison or similarity between things.

He runs as fast as a horse.

Often appears as...

as good as
as easy as

conjunction

Because or since.

As it's raining, we should stay inside.

Often appears as...

as if
as though

preposition

Used to refer to a thing, state, or quality in its own right.

He was hired as a teacher.

Often appears as...

as for
as to

adverb

Used to confirm or suggest the surprise or impressiveness of a particular fact.

As many as 40% of students may not attend.

adverb

To the same degree or amount.

She is as tall as me.

Often appears as...

as much as
as soon as

conjunction

At the same time that.

She arrived as I was leaving.

Often appears as...

as soon as
as long as

adverb

Used to show comparison or similarity between things.

He runs as fast as a horse.

Often appears as...

as good as
as easy as

conjunction

Because or since.

As it's raining, we should stay inside.

Often appears as...

as if
as though

preposition

Used to refer to a thing, state, or quality in its own right.

He was hired as a teacher.

Often appears as...

as for
as to

adverb

Used to confirm or suggest the surprise or impressiveness of a particular fact.

As many as 40% of students may not attend.

Definition 1 of 6

Pro Tip 1/2

Amount comparisons

Use 'as' to compare quantities or degrees, often with 'much' or 'many'.

I don't have as much time as you.

Pro Tip 2/2

Simultaneous actions

Express events happening at the same time by using 'as' with present participles.

She sang as she cooked.

Pro Tip 1/2

Amount comparisons

Use 'as' to compare quantities or degrees, often with 'much' or 'many'.

I don't have as much time as you.

Pro Tip 2/2

Simultaneous actions

Express events happening at the same time by using 'as' with present participles.

She sang as she cooked.

Pro Tip 1/2

Amount comparisons

Use 'as' to compare quantities or degrees, often with 'much' or 'many'.

I don't have as much time as you.

Pro Tip 2/2

Simultaneous actions

Express events happening at the same time by using 'as' with present participles.

She sang as she cooked.

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the adults stay on the wing as if to support the youngster

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