as
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PREPOSITIONDefinition of as
A word that is used to compare two things that are equal.
Example: As you know, we need more workers.
A word that is used to show that two things happened at the same time.
Example: Just as I went out, it started to rain.
A word that is used to show why something happens.
Example: As I couldn't understand French, I didn't watch the film.
A word that is used to express concession.
Example: Interesting as it seems, I don't think I'll get it.
A word that has no meaning.
Example: The house was reported as being in excellent condition.
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EXAMPLESExamples of as
As you know, we need more workers.
Example sentenceI baked the cake as my mother used to.
Example sentenceJust as I went out, it started to rain.
Example sentenceWe sleep as the world turns in darkness.
Example sentenceAs I couldn't understand French, I didn't watch the film.
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