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Synonyms & Similar Words
like
since
because
while
whereas
although
though
even though
inasmuch
seeing
considering
given
when
during
at the same time
meanwhile
simultaneously
as well as
just as
equally
likewise
similarly
accordingly
consequently
thus
hence
therefore
in that case
for
in view of
on account of
owing to
Meaning of As
The primary meaning of the word "as" is a conjunction used to indicate a role or function, or to introduce a comparison or a contrast.
Definitions
- Used to indicate a role or function, such as "he worked as a teacher"
- Used to introduce a comparison, such as "she sings as sweetly as a bird"
- Used to indicate a time or occasion, such as "I'll see you as I leave"
- Used to indicate a condition or circumstance, such as "as it happens, I'm free tonight"
Etymology of As
The word "as" originates from Old English "als", which is also the source of Modern English "also" and "als" in other Germanic languages
The word has been used in English since the 9th century, with its meaning and usage evolving over time to include various functions such as comparison, time, and condition
Example Uses
- I worked as a librarian for five years
- She sings as beautifully as her mother
- As I walked into the room, I saw a surprise party
- As it turns out, the weather forecast was incorrect
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
unlike
however
nevertheless
nonetheless
despite
in spite of
instead of
rather than
but
yet
although
on the other hand
in contrast
differently
otherwise
alternatively
conversely
oppositely
contrastingly
dissimilarly
unequally
unevenly