Behave towards them as you would like to be treated.
Synonyms
in the way that
like
in the manner that
3 (conjunction)
Definition
since
This is important as it sets the mood for the day.
Synonyms
since
because
seeing that
considering that
on account of the fact that
4 (conjunction)
Try as he might, he couldn't escape.
Synonyms
although
while
though
5 (conjunction)
Definition
for instance
Synonyms
for instance
like
such as
(preposition)
Definition
in the role of
I had natural ability as a footballer.
Synonyms
in the role of
being
under the name of
in the character of
phrase
See as for or to
idiom
See as it were
Synonyms of 'as'
as
Explore 'as' in the dictionary
Chinese translation of 'as'
as
(æz; əz)
conj
(referring to time) 当(當) ... 时(時) (dāng ... shí)
he came in as I was leaving我离(離)开(開)时(時)他进(進)来(來)了 (wǒ líkāi shí tā jìnlai le)
as the years went by随(隨)着(著)时(時)间(間)的推移 (suízhe shíjiān de tuīyí)
(= since, because) 因为(為) (yīnwèi)
as you can't come, I'll go on my own既然你不能来(來)，我就自己去 (jìrán nǐ bùnéng lái, wǒ jiù zìjǐ qù)
(referring to manner, way) 像 ... 一样(樣) (xiàng ... yīyàng)
as you can see如你所见(見)到的 (rú nǐ suǒ jiàndào de)
as she said如她所说(說) (rú tā suǒshuō)
do as you wish按你的愿(願)望去做 (àn nǐ de yuànwàng qù zuò)
it's on the left as you go in在你进(進)入时(時)的左侧(側) (zài nǐ jìnrù shí de zuǒcè)
prep
(= in the capacity of) 作为(為) (zuòwéi)
he works as a salesman他做推销(銷)员(員)的工作 (tā zuò tuīxiāoyuán de gōngzuò)
as a teacher, I am very aware that ... 作为(為)老师(師)，我非常清楚 ... (zuòwéi lǎoshī, wǒ fēicháng qīngchǔ ... )
she was dressed as a nun她穿得像个(個)修女 (tā chuān de xiàng gè xiūnǚ)
he gave it to me as a present他把它作为(為)礼(禮)物送给(給)我 (tā bǎ tā zuòwéi lǐwù sòng gěi wǒ)
to come as a surprise/shock出人意料/令人震惊(驚)地来(來)了 (chū rén yì liào/lìng rén zhènjīng de lái le)
(= when) 在 ... 时(時) (zài ... shí)
he was very energetic as a child他小时(時)候精力很旺盛 (tā xiǎoshíhou jīnglì hěn wàngshèng)
adv
(in comparisons)
as big/good/easy etc as ... 像 ... 一样(樣)大/好/容易 等 (xiàng ... yīyàng dà/hǎo/róngyì děng)
you're as tall as he is or as him你和他一样(樣)高 (nǐ hé tā yīyàng gāo)
twice as big/good etc as ... ... 的两(兩)倍大/比 ... 好得多 ( ... de liǎng bèi dà/bǐ ... hǎo de duō)
as much money/many books as ... 同 ... 一样(樣)多的钱(錢)/书(書) (tóng ... yīyàng duō de qián/shū)
as much/many as ... 和 ... 一样(樣) (hé ... yīyàng)
as soon as一 ... 就 ... (yī ... jiù ... )
(in expressions)
as if or though好像 (hǎoxiàng)
you think I'm lying to you? as if (I would)!你认(認)为(為)我在向你撒谎(謊)吗(嗎)？(我)才不会(會)呢！ (nǐ rènwéi wǒ zài xiàng nǐ sāhuǎng ma? (wǒ) cái bùhuì ne!)
as from or of tomorrow从(從)明天起 (cóng míngtiān qǐ)
as for or to that至于(於)那一点(點) (zhìyú nà yī diǎn)
he inquired as to what the problem was有关(關)存在什么(麼)问(問)题(題)，他进(進)行了了解 (yǒuguān cúnzài shénme wèntí, tā jìnxíngle liǎojiě)
Seea
as conjunction and preposition uses
(əz, STRONG æz)
1. conjunction
If something happens as something else happens, it happens at the same time.
Another police officer 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.
Synonyms: when, while, just as, at the time that More Synonyms of as
2. phrase
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.
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.
3. phrase
You use as...as to emphasize amounts of something.
[emphasis]
You can look forward to a significant cash return by saving from as little as £10a month.
She gets as many as eight thousand letters a month.
4. preposition
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 U.S., Sudan and Saudi Arabia.
The news apparently came as a complete surprise.
I had natural ability as a footballer.
Synonyms: in the role of, being, under the name of, in the character of More Synonyms of as
5. preposition
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.
6. conjunction
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 U.S., as were two subsequent books.
Synonyms: in the way that, like, in the manner that More Synonyms of as
7. preposition
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 fears about home security, more people are arranging for someone tostay in their home when they're away.
In this changing business environment, different demands are being placed on employees.As a consequence, the education system needs to change.
8. conjunction
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.
9. conjunction
You can use as to mean 'because' when you are explaining the reason for something.
They are regularly sent booklets, but they barely read them as they have so muchpaperwork to deal with.
Enjoy the first hour of the day. This is important as it sets the mood for the restof the day.
Synonyms: since, because, seeing that, considering that More Synonyms of as
10.
See as it were
11.
See as it is/as it turns out/as things stand
12. as against
13. as ever
14. as a matter of fact
15. as follows
16. as long as
17. as opposed to
18. as regards
19. as soon as
20. as such
21. as well
22. as well as
23. as yet
More Synonyms of as
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as used with other prepositions and conjunctions
(əz, STRONG æz)
1.
See as for
2. phrase
You use as to to indicate what something refers to.
They should make decisions as to whether the student needs more help.
Andy sat down at the table and inquired as to what the problem was.
3. phrase
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 will be opened as of January the 1st.
She is to retire as from 1 October.
4.
See as though
as in British English1
(æz, unstressed əz)
conjunction(subordinating)
1. (often preceded by just)
while; when; at the time that
he caught me as I was leaving
2.
in the way that
dancing as only she can
3.
that which; what
I did as I was told
4.
(of) which fact, event, etc (referring to the previous statement)
to become wise, as we all know, is not easy
5. as it were
6. as you were
7.
since; seeing that
as you're in charge here, you'd better tell me where to wait
8.
in the same way that
he died of cancer, as his father had done
9.
in spite of the extent to which
intelligent as you are, I suspect you will fail
10.
for instance
capital cities, as London
adverb, conjunction
11.
a.
used correlatively before an adjective or adverb and before a noun phrase or a clause to indicate identity of extent, amount, etc
she is as heavy as her sister
she is as heavy now as she used to be
b.
used with this sense after a noun phrase introduced by the same
she is the same height as her sister
preposition
12.
in the role of; being
as his friend, I am probably biased
13. as for
14. as from
15. as if
16. as is
17. as per
18. as regards
19. as such
20. such as
21. as was
22. as well
23. as yet
▶ USAGE See note at like1
Word origin
Old English alswā likewise; see also
as in British English2
(æs)
noun
1.
an ancient Roman unit of weight approximately equal to 1 pound troy (373 grams)
2.
the standard monetary unit and copper coin of ancient Rome
Word origin
C17: from Latin ās unity, probably of Etruscan origin
as in British English3
the internet domain name for
American Samoa
As in British English
symbol for
1. chemistry
arsenic
2.
altostratus
AS in British English
abbreviation for
1. Also: A.S.
Anglo-Saxon
2.
antisubmarine
3.
Australian Standards: a non-government, not-for-profit standards organization
AS in American English
1.
American Samoa
2.
Anglo-Saxon
3.
Associate in (or of) Science
As in American English
Chemistry
arsenic
as in American English1
(æz; unstressed əz)
adverb
1.
to the same amount or degree; equally
I'm just as happy at home
2.
for instance; thus
a card game, as bridge
3.
when set off or related in a specified way
romanticism as contrasted with classicism
conjunction
4.
in the same amount in which or to the same degree to which
it flew straight as an arrow
5.
in the same manner that; according to the way that
do as you are told
6.
at the same time that; while
she laughed as she spoke
7.
because; since
as you object, we won't go
8.
that the consequence is
the question is so obvious as to need no reply
9.
though
tall as he was, he couldn't reach it
10. Informal
that
I don't know as I should
pronoun
11.
a fact that
we are tired, as anyone can see
12.
that: preceded by such or the same
the same color as yours is
preposition
13.
in the role, function, capacity, or sense of
he poses as a friend
14.
like
the risk is as nothing compared to the gain
Idioms:
as ... as
as for
as if
as is
as it were
as of
as though
as to
Word origin
weakened form of also; ME as, ase < OE eallswa (see also); lit., wholly so, just as
as in American English2
(æs)
nounWord forms: pluralˈasses (ˈæsɪz; ˈæsˌiz)
1.
an ancient Roman unit of weight, equal to about twelve ounces; libra, or Roman pound
2.
an ancient Roman coin of copper alloy
as- in American English
(æs; əs)
ad-
used before s
Examples of 'as' in a sentence
as
The man was quite a bit taller than Marianne and had his arm protectively round her shoulder as they continued to talk.
Hugo Wilcken THE EXECUTION (2002)
I changed quickly: I wanted to get into the pool as fast as possible.
Hugo Wilcken THE EXECUTION (2002)
She was on her feet, talking animatedly and gesticulating, then she abruptly fell silent as I was shown in.
Hugo Wilcken THE EXECUTION (2002)
I recoiled from the sight and smell, almost slipping on a paintbrush as I stepped back.
Lisa Scottoline RUNNING FROM THE LAW (2001)
Erik said, "I only Eagle of Krondor," finished Owen.
Raymond E. Feist SHADOW OF A DARK QUEEN: BOOK ONE OF THE SERPENTWAR SAGA (1994)
Word lists with
as
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In other languages
as
British English: as /æz; əz/ CONJUNCTION
If one thing happens as a different thing happens, it happens at the same time.
We shut the door behind us as we entered.
American English: as
Arabic: بَيْنَما
Brazilian Portuguese: enquanto
Chinese: 与...一样
Croatian: kada
Czech: když
Danish: da
Dutch: terwijl
European Spanish: cuando
Finnish: kun
French: comme
German: als
Greek: καθώς
Italian: appena
Japanese: ･･･している時
Korean: (…)하자마자 유사한 것
Norwegian: idet
Polish: gdy
European Portuguese: enquanto
Romanian: în timp ce
Russian: в то время как
Latin American Spanish: a medida que
Swedish: samtidigt som
Thai: ขณะที่ ดังที่ เนื่องจาก
Turkish: iken
Ukrainian: коли
Vietnamese: khi
British English: as /æz; əz/ PREPOSITION
You use as when you are talking about somebody's job.
He works as a doctor.
American English: as
Arabic: كما
Brazilian Portuguese: como
Chinese: 当做
Croatian: kao
Czech: jako
Danish: som
Dutch: als
European Spanish: como
Finnish: NO TRANSLATION
French: en tant que
German: als
Greek: ως
Italian: come
Japanese: ･･･として
Korean: ...로서
Norwegian: som
Polish: jak
European Portuguese: como
Romanian: ca și
Russian: в качестве
Latin American Spanish: como
Swedish: som
Thai: ในฐานะ
Turkish: olarak
Ukrainian: як
Vietnamese: như là
All related terms of 'as'
as ever
照常 zhàocháng
as such
( exactly ) 如所指的 rú suǒ zhǐ de ⇒ I am not a learner as such: I used to ride a bike years ago. → 我并不完全是个初学者：许多年前也常常骑自行车。 Wǒ bìng bù wánquán shì gè chūxuézhě: xǔduō nián qián yě chángcháng qí zìxíngchē.
as well
( in addition ) 也 yě
as yet
迄今为(為)止 qìjīn wéizhǐ
even as
( liter ) 正当(當) zhèngdāng
such as
( like ) 像 xiàng ⇒ countries such as France, Germany, and Italy → 像法国、德国、意大利等国家 xiàng Fǎguó, Déguó, Yìdàlì děng guójiā
as few as
竟少到 jìng shǎodào
AS level
介于GCSE和A level之间的等级考试
as usual
( as normally happens ) 像往常一样(樣) xiàng wǎngcháng yīyàng
as good as
( almost ) 几(幾)乎相当(當)于(於) jīhū xiāngdāngyú
as soon as
一 ... 就 ... yī ... jiù ...
as a rule
通常 tōngcháng
as expected
如所预(預)料的 rú suǒ yùliào de
as follows
( when listing ) 如下 rúxià ⇒ The winners are as follows: ... → 获奖者如下: ... Huòjiǎngzhě rúxià: ...
so as to
以便 yǐbiàn
as far as ...
一直到 ... yīzhí dào ... ⇒ Go as far as the church. → 一直走到教堂。 yīzhí zǒudào jiàotáng.
as a whole
整个(個)看来(來) zhěnggè kàn lái
as she said
如她所说(說) rú tā suǒshuō
do as I do
跟我做 gēn wǒ zuò
pass off as
( person, object ) 冒充作 màochōng zuò ⇒ She passed him off as her young brother. → 她把他冒充作自己的弟弟。 Tā bǎ tā màochōng zuò zìjǐ de dìdi. ⇒ horse meat passed off as beef → 将马肉假冒作牛肉 jiāng mǎròu jiǎmào zuò niúròu