as

adverb

1
To such an extent or degree; to the same extent or degree.
“It's not as well made, but it's twice as expensive.”
2
Considered to be, in relation to something else; in the relation (specified).
“1865, The Act of Suicide as Distinct from the Crime of Self-Murder: A Sermon”
3
For example; for instance. (Compare such as.)

1
Introducing a basis of comparison, with an object in the objective case.
“They're big as houses.”
2
In the role of.
“He was never seen as the boss, but rather as a friend.”

1
In the (same) way or manner that; to the (same) degree that.
“As you wish, my lord!”
2
At the time that; during the time when:
3
Being that, considering that, because, since.
“As it’s too late, I quit.”
4
Introducing a comparison with a hypothetical state (+ subjunctive, or with the verb elided): as though, as if.
5
Functioning as a relative conjunction, and sometimes like a relative pronoun: that, which, who. (See usage notes.)
“He had the same problem as she did getting the lock open.”
6
(possibly obsolete) Than.

1
(unit of weight) A libra.
2
Any of several coins of Rome, coined in bronze or later copper; or the equivalent value.

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