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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

AS, adv. az. [Gr. But more probably the English word is contracted from als.]
1. Literally, like; even; similar. "Ye shall be as Gods, knowing good and evil." "As far as we can see," that is, like far, equally far. Hence it may be explained by in like manner; as, do as you are commanded.
2. It was formerly used where we now use that. Obs.
The relations are so uncertain as they require a great deal of examination.
3. It was formerly used where we now use that. Obs.
He lies, as he his bliss did know.
4. While; during; at the same time. "He trembled as he spoke." But in most of its uses, it is resolvable into like, equal, even, or equally, in like manner. In some phrases, it must be considered a nominative word, or other words must be supplied. "Appoint to office such men as deserve public confidence." This phrase may be elliptical for "such men as those who deserve public confidence."
As seems, in some cases, to imply the sense of proportion. "In general, men are more happy, as they are less involved in public concerns."
As, in a subsequent part of a sentence, answers to such; give us such things as you please; and in a preceding part of a sentence, has so to answer to it; as with the people, so with the priest.
AS, n. [L.]
1. A Roman weight of 12 ounces, answering to the libra or pound.
2. A Roman coin, originally of a pound weight; but reduced, after the first Punic war, to two ounces; in the second Punic war, to one ounce; and by the Papirian law, to half an ounce. It was originally stamped with the figure of a sheep, sow, or ox; and afterwards with a Janus, on one side, and on the reverse, a rostrum or prow of a ship.
3. An integer; a whole or single thing. Hence the English ace. Hence the Romans used the word for the whole inheritance; haeres ex asse, an heir to the whole estate.

WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005)

n
1: a very poisonous metallic element that has three allotropic forms; arsenic and arsenic compounds are used as herbicides and insecticides and various alloys; found in arsenopyrite and orpiment and realgar [syn: arsenic, As, atomic number 33]
2: a United States territory on the eastern part of the island of Samoa [syn: American Samoa, Eastern Samoa, AS] adv
1: to the same degree (often followed by `as'); "they were equally beautiful"; "birds were singing and the child sang as sweetly"; "sang as sweetly as a nightingale"; "he is every bit as mean as she is" [syn: equally, as, every bit]

Merriam Webster's

abbreviation 1. after sight 2. airspeed 3. Anerican Samoa 4. Anglo-Saxon 5. antisubmarine 6. associate in science

Merriam Webster's

I. abbreviation altostratus II. symbol arsenic

Merriam Webster's

I. adverb Etymology: Middle English, from Old English eallsw? likewise, just as — more at also Date: before 12th century 1. to the same degree or amount <as soft as silk> <twice as long> 2. for instance <various trees, as oak or pine> 3. when considered in a specified form or relation — usually used before a preposition or a participle <my opinion as distinguished from his> II. conjunction Date: 12th century 1. as if <looks as he had seen a ghost — S. T. Coleridge> 2. in or to the same degree in which <soft as silk> — usually used as a correlative after an adjective or adverb modified by adverbial as or so <as cool as a cucumber> 3. in the way or manner that <do as I do> 4. in accordance with what or the way in which <quite good as boys go> 5. while, when <spilled the milk as she got up> 6. regardless of the degree to which ; though <improbable as it seems, it's true> 7. for the reason that ; because, since <stayed home as she had no car> 8. that the result is <so clearly guilty as to leave no doubt> Usage: see like III. pronoun Date: 12th century 1. that, who, which — used after same or such <in the same building as my brother> <tears such as angels weep — John Milton> and chiefly dialect after a substantive not modified by same or such <that kind of fruit as maids call medlars — Shakespeare> 2. a fact that <is a foreigner, as is evident from his accent> IV. preposition Date: 13th century 1. a. like 2 <all rose as one man> b. like 1a <his face was as a mask — Max Beerbohm> 2. in the capacity, character, condition, or role of <works as an editor> V. noun (plural asses) Etymology: Latin Date: 1540 1. a. a bronze coin of the ancient Roman republic b. a unit of value equivalent to an as coin 2. libra 2a

Oxford Reference Dictionary

abbr. Anglo-Saxon.

Oxford Reference Dictionary

symb. Chem. the element arsenic.

Oxford Reference Dictionary

1. adv., conj., & pron. --adv. & conj. (adv. as antecedent in main sentence; conj. in relative clause expressed or implied) ... to the extent to which ... is or does etc. (I am as tall as he; am as tall as he is; am not so tall as he; (colloq.) am as tall as him; as many as six; as recently as last week; it is not as easy as you think). --conj. (with relative clause expressed or implied) 1 (with antecedent so) expressing result or purpose (came early so as to meet us; we so arranged matters as to avoid a long wait; so good as to exceed all hopes). 2 (with antecedent adverb omitted) having concessive force ( good as it is = although it is good; try as he might = although he might try). 3 (without antecedent adverb) a in the manner in which (do as you like; was regarded as a mistake; they rose as one man). b in the capacity or form of (I speak as your friend; Olivier as Hamlet; as a matter of fact). c during or at the time that (came up as I was speaking; fell just as I reached the door). d for the reason that; seeing that (as you are here, we can talk). e for instance (cathedral cities, as York). --rel.pron. (with verb of relative clause expressed or implied) 1 that, who, which (I had the same trouble as you; he is a writer, as is his wife; such money as you have; such countries as France). 2 (with sentence as antecedent) a fact that ( he lost, as you know). Phrases and idioms: as and when to the extent and at the time that (I'll do it as and when I want to). as for with regard to (as for you, I think you are wrong). as from on and after (a specified date). as if (or though) as would be the case if (acts as if he were in charge; as if you didn't know!; looks as though we've won). as it is (or as is) in the existing circumstances or state. as it were in a way; to a certain extent (he is, as it were, infatuated). as long as see LONG(1). as much see MUCH. as of 1 = as from. 2 as at (a specified time). as per see PER. as regards see REGARD. as soon as see SOON. as such see SUCH. as though see as if. as to with respect to; concerning (said nothing as to money; as to you, I think you are wrong). as was in the previously existing circumstances or state. as well see WELL(1). as yet until now or a particular time in the past (usu. with neg. and with implied reserve about the future : have received no news as yet). Etymology: reduced form of OE alswá ALSO 2. n. (pl. asses) a Roman copper coin. Etymology: L

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

A week or so will probably reconcile us. --Gay. Note: See the Note under Ill, adv. So . . . as. So is now commonly used as a demonstrative correlative of as when it is the puprpose to emphasize the equality or comparison suggested, esp. in negative assertions, and questions implying a negative answer. By Shakespeare and others so . . . as was much used where as . . . as is now common. See the Note under As, 1. So do, as thou hast said. --Gen. xviii. 5. As a flower of the field, so he flourisheth. --Ps. ciii. 15. Had woman been so strong as men. --Shak. No country suffered so much as England. --Macaulay. So far, to that point or extent; in that particular. ``The song was moral, and so far was right.'' --Cowper. So far forth, as far; to such a degree. --Shak. --Bacon. So forth, further in the same or similar manner; more of the same or a similar kind. See And so forth, under And. So, so, well, well. ``So, so, it works; now, mistress, sit you fast.'' --Dryden. Also, moderately or tolerably well; passably; as, he succeeded but so so. ``His leg is but so so.'' --Shak. So that, to the end that; in order that; with the effect or result that. So then, thus then it is; therefore; the consequence is.

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

As As ([a^]z), adv. & conj. [OE. as, als, alse, also, al swa, AS. eal sw[=a], lit. all so; hence, quite so, quite as: cf. G. als as, than, also so, then. See Also.] 1. Denoting equality or likeness in kind, degree, or manner; like; similar to; in the same manner with or in which; in accordance with; in proportion to; to the extent or degree in which or to which; equally; no less than; as, ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil; you will reap as you sow; do as you are bidden. His spiritual attendants adjured him, as he loved his soul, to emancipate his brethren. --Macaulay. Note: As is often preceded by one of the antecedent or correlative words such, same, so, or as, in expressing an equality or comparison; as, give us such things as you please, and so long as you please, or as long as you please; he is not so brave as Cato; she is as amiable as she is handsome; come as quickly as possible. ``Bees appear fortunately to prefer the same colors as we do.'' --Lubbock. As, in a preceding part of a sentence, has such or so to answer correlatively to it; as with the people, so with the priest. 2. In the idea, character, or condition of, -- limiting the view to certain attributes or relations; as, virtue considered as virtue; this actor will appear as Hamlet. The beggar is greater as a man, than is the man merely as a king. --Dewey. 3. While; during or at the same time that; when; as, he trembled as he spoke. As I return I will fetch off these justices. --Shak. 4. Because; since; it being the case that. As the population of Scotland had been generally trained to arms . . . they were not indifferently prepared. --Sir W. Scott. [See Synonym under Because.] 5. Expressing concession. (Often approaching though in meaning). We wish, however, to avail ourselves of the interest, transient as it may be, which this work has excited. --Macaulay. 6. That, introducing or expressing a result or consequence, after the correlatives so and such. [Obs.] I can place thee in such abject state, as help shall never find thee. --Rowe. So as, so that. [Obs.] The relations are so uncertain as they require a great deal of examination. --Bacon. 7. As if; as though. [Obs. or Poetic] He lies, as he his bliss did know. --Waller. 8. For instance; by way of example; thus; -- used to introduce illustrative phrases, sentences, or citations. 9. Than. [Obs. & R.] The king was not more forward to bestow favors on them as they free to deal affronts to others their superiors. --Fuller. 10. Expressing a wish. [Obs.] ``As have,'' Note: i. e., may he have. --Chaucer. As . . as. See So . . as, under So. As far as, to the extent or degree. ``As far as can be ascertained.'' --Macaulay. As far forth as, as far as. [Obs.] --Chaucer. As for, or As to, in regard to; with respect to. As good as, not less than; not falling short of. As good as one's word, faithful to a promise. As if, or As though, of the same kind, or in the same condition or manner, that it would be if. As it were (as if it were), a qualifying phrase used to apologize for or to relieve some expression which might be regarded as inappropriate or incongruous; in a manner. As now, just now. [Obs.] --Chaucer. As swythe, as quickly as possible. [Obs.] --Chaucer. As well, also; too; besides. --Addison. As well as, equally with, no less than. ``I have understanding as well as you.'' --Job xii. 3. As yet, until now; up to or at the present time; still; now.

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

As As, n. [See Ace.] An ace. [Obs.] --Chaucer. Ambes-as, double aces.

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

As As, n.; pl. Asses. [L. as. See Ace.] 1. A Roman weight, answering to the libra or pound, equal to nearly eleven ounces Troy weight. It was divided into twelve ounces. 2. A Roman copper coin, originally of a pound weight (12 oz.); but reduced, after the first Punic war, to two ounces; in the second Punic war, to one ounce; and afterwards to half an ounce.

Collin's Cobuild Dictionary

I. CONJUNCTION AND PREPOSITION USES Frequency: The word is one of the 700 most common words in English. Please look at category 12 to see if the expression you are looking for is shown under another headword. 1. If something happens as something else happens, it happens at the same time. Another policeman has been injured as fighting continued this morning... All the jury's eyes were on him as he continued... The play started as I got there. CONJ 2. You use the structure as...as when you are comparing things. I never went through a final exam that was as difficult as that one... There was no obvious reason why this could not be as good a film as the original. PHRASE • As is also a conjunction. Being a mother isn't as bad as I thought at first!... I don't think he was ever as fit as he should have been. PHRASE 3. You use as...as to emphasize amounts of something. You can look forward to a significant cash return by saving from as little as £10 a month... She gets as many as eight thousand letters a month. PHRASE [emphasis] 4. You use as when you are indicating what someone or something is or is thought to be, or what function they have. He has worked as a diplomat in the US, Sudan and Saudi Arabia... The news apparently came as a complete surprise... I had natural ability as a footballer. PREP 5. If you do something as a child or as a teenager, for example, you do it when you are a child or a teenager. She loved singing as a child and started vocal training at 12. PREP 6. You use as to say how something happens or is done, or to indicate that something happens or is done in the same way as something else. I'll behave toward them as I would like to be treated... Today, as usual, he was wearing a three-piece suit... The book was banned in the US, as were two subsequent books. CONJ 7. You use as in expressions like as a result and as a consequence to indicate how two situations or events are related to each other. As a result of the growing fears about home security, more people are arranging for someone to stay in their home when they're away... PREP 8. You use as to introduce short clauses which comment on the truth of what you are saying. As you can see, we're still working... We were sitting, as I remember, in a riverside restaurant. CONJ 9. You can use as to mean 'because' when you are explaining the reason for something. Enjoy the first hour of the day. This is important as it sets the mood for the rest of the day. = since CONJ 10. You say as it were in order to make what you are saying sound less definite. I'd understood the words, but I didn't, as it were, understand the question. PHRASE: PHR with cl [vagueness] 11. You use expressions such as as it is, as it turns out, and as things stand when you are making a contrast between a possible situation and what actually happened or is the case. I want to work at home on a Tuesday but as it turns out sometimes it's a Wednesday or a Thursday. PHRASE 12. as against: see against as ever: see ever as a matter of fact: see fact as follows: see follow as long as: see long as opposed to: see opposed as regards: see regard as soon as: see soon as such: see such as well: see well as well as: see well as yet: see yet II. USED WITH OTHER PREPOSITIONS AND CONJUNCTIONS Frequency: The word is one of the 700 most common words in English. 1. You use as for and as to at the beginning of a sentence in order to introduce a slightly different subject that is still connected to the previous one. I feel that there's a lot of pressure put on policemen. And as for putting guns in their hands, I don't think that's a very good idea at all. PREP-PHRASE: PREP n/-ing 2. You use as to to indicate what something refers to. They should make decisions as to whether the student needs more help... PREP-PHRASE: PREP wh 3. If you say that something will happen as of, or in British English as from, a particular date or time, you mean that it will happen from that time on. The border, effectively closed since 1981, will be opened as of January the 1st... She is to retire as from 1 October. PREP-PHRASE 4. You use as if and as though when you are giving a possible explanation for something or saying that something appears to be the case when it is not. Anne shrugged, as if she didn't know... PHRASE

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

az: Conj. and adverb (usually Greek hos hosper, kathos), designating:

(1) Likeness: (a) between nouns (Ge 3:5; Jud 6:5; Php 2:8; Heb 11:27,29); (b) between verbs (Lu 6:36; Joh 5:30; 1Co 10:7); (c) between adjectives (1Co 15:48).

(2) Limitation (with respect to a particular aspect or relation) (1Pe 4:15,16).

(3) Time (Lu 8:5; 15:25; Ac 8:36).

(4) Cause (1Co 4:1).

(5) Concession (Joh 7:10; 2Co 11:21).

(6) Illustration, in numerous passages, beginning "as it is written," "as it is said," etc.

Soule's Dictionary of English Synonyms

ad., conj. 1. In the manner that. 2. Like, similar to, for example, of the same kind with, in the same manner with. 3. Viewed like, taken in the character of, considered in the state of. 4. While, during the time that, at the same time that. 5. Because, since, for the reason that. 6. To the degree that, in the same proportion that. 7. Being of the kind which, being of the class who.

Dictionary of Ro

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Moby Thesaurus

ad eundem, after this fashion, along these lines, as an example, as an instance, as long as, as things go, as well, at what price, because, being, being as how, by what mode, by what name, cause, ceteris paribus, considering, correspondingly, equally, equivalently, evenly, exempli gratia, for, for example, for instance, forasmuch as, how, identically, in such wise, in that, in this way, in what way, inasmuch as, indifferently, insofar as, insomuch as, like, now, parce que, proportionately, seeing as how, seeing that, since, so, thus, thus and so, to illustrate, whereas, without distinction