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AS

(noun, adverb, prep., conj.)
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There are 11 meanings of the word As.

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Def 1 US

As - as a noun

A united states territory on the eastern part of the island of samoa

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
american samoaeastern samoa

A very poisonous metallic element that has three allotropic forms; arsenic and arsenic compounds are used as herbicides and insecticides and in various alloys; found in arsenopyrite and orpiment and realgar

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
arsenic9atomic number 33

As - as an adverb

To the same degree (often followed by `as')

Example: "They were equally beautiful"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
equally19every bit

As - as a preposition

Introducing a basis of comparison, with an object in the objective case.

Example: "They're big as houses."

In the role of.

Example: "He was never seen as the boss, but rather as a friend."

As - as a conjunction

In the (same) way or manner that; to the (same) degree that.

Example: "As you wish, my lord!"

At the time that; during the time when:

Being that, considering that, because, since.

Example: "As it’s too late, i quit."

Introducing a comparison with a hypothetical state (+ subjunctive, or with the verb elided): as though, as if.

Functioning as a relative conjunction, and sometimes like a relative pronoun: that, which, who. (see usage notes.)

Example: "He had the same problem as she did getting the lock open."

(possibly obsolete) than.

Example Sentences

"He worked as a teacher for 10 years."
"I saw her as a mentor."
"She acted as the team captain during the game."
"James is tall, as his father is."
"He looked at her as if she were crazy."
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Word Game Points

Is AS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, as is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

AS has a SCRABBLE points total of 2.

Is AS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, as is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
AS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 2.

Is AS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, as is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
AS has a WORDFEUD points total of 2.

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