Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
as-was
adverb
/ˈæz wɑːz/
Definition
A state or condition that exists as it was previously, unchanged.
Examples
- The house was sold as-was, meaning the new owner must take care of the renovations themselves.
- He offered his car for sale as-was, so the buyer accepted it knowing it needed repairs.
Meaning
The term ‘as-was’ refers to something that has retained its previous state or characteristics without any changes.
Synonyms
- unchanged
- as is
- in its original state
