Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
as
conjunction/preposition
/æz/
Definition
A conjunction used for comparison or to indicate a reason.
Examples
- She sings as beautifully as her mother.
- He works as a teacher.
Meaning
The word ‘as’ is commonly used to show similarity or extent, and it can also function as a preposition.
Synonyms
- like
- similar to
- in the manner of