As from…/as of…
preposition
Starting from a certain time or date.
The new policy will take effect as from January 1st.
Often appears as...
- as from today
- as from now
preposition
Used to indicate the point of time at which something starts.
As of next week, I'll be on vacation.
Often appears as...
- as of now
- as of today
preposition
Used to indicate the date or time at which something ends.
The contract is effective as of the date of signing.
Often appears as...
- as of the date
- as of the time
Usage tips
Formal
Legal
preposition
From the perspective of, in relation to.
As of today, we are in a much better position.
Often appears as...
- as of now
- as of today
preposition
Starting from a certain time or date.
The new policy will take effect as from January 1st.
Often appears as...
- as from today
- as from now
preposition
Used to indicate the point of time at which something starts.
As of next week, I'll be on vacation.
Often appears as...
- as of now
- as of today
preposition
Used to indicate the date or time at which something ends.
The contract is effective as of the date of signing.
Often appears as...
- as of the date
- as of the time
Usage tips
Formal
Legal
preposition
From the perspective of, in relation to.
As of today, we are in a much better position.
Often appears as...
- as of now
- as of today
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Time Change Marker
Use 'as from' to mark when changes happen, usually for rules or schedules.
Gym membership fees will increase as from April.
Pro Tip 2/2Future Projects
Apply 'as from' to indicate when future actions or projects begin.
We'll adopt the new curriculum as from next school year.
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