as — Definition & Meaning

1. adv. & conj. 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. Source: opted

2. adv. & conj. 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. Source: opted

3. adv. & conj. While; during or at the same time that; when; as, he trembled as he spoke. Source: opted

4. adv. & conj. Because; since; it being the case that. Source: opted

5. adv. & conj. Expressing concession. (Often approaching though in meaning). Source: opted

6. adv. & conj. That, introducing or expressing a result or consequence, after the correlatives so and such. Source: opted

7. adv. & conj. As if; as though. Source: opted

8. adv. & conj. For instance; by way of example; thus; -- used to introduce illustrative phrases, sentences, or citations. Source: opted

9. adv. & conj. Than. Source: opted

10. adv. & conj. Expressing a wish. Source: opted

11. n. An ace. Source: opted

12. n. A Roman weight, answering to the libra or pound, equal to nearly eleven ounces Troy weight. It was divided into twelve ounces. Source: opted

13. n. 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. Source: opted

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