What does AS mean?

Definitions for AS
æz; unstressed əzas

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. arsenic, As, atomic number 33noun

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

  2. American Samoa, Eastern Samoa, ASadverb

    a United States territory on the eastern part of the island of Samoa

  3. equally, as, every bitadverb

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

    "they were equally beautiful"; "birds were singing and the child sang as sweetly"; "sang as sweetly as a nightingale"; "he is every bit as mean as she is"

GCIDE

  1. Asnoun

    the chemical symbol for arsenic.

Wiktionary

  1. ASnoun

    Maintenance service provided after the sale of a product

  2. Etymology: Reduced form of also, from eallswa. Cognate with as, as, als, als. More at also.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Ask Ash As

    Etymology: do all come from the Saxon æsc , an ash tree. Edmund Gibson Camden.

  2. Asconjunct.

    Etymology: als, Teut.

    When thou dost hear I am as I have been,
    Approach me, and thou shalt be as thou wast. William Shakespeare, Henry IV.

    In singing, as in piping, you excel;
    And scarce your master could perform so well. Dryden.

    I live as I did, I think as I did, I love you as I did; but all these are to no purpose: the world will not live, think, or love as I do. Jonathan Swift, Letters.

    Mad as I was, I could not bear his fate
    With silent grief, but loudly blam’d the state. John Dryden, Æn.

    The landlord, in his shirt as he was, taking a candle in one hand, and a drawn sword in the other, ventured out of the room. Scriblerus Club , Mart. Scriblerus.

    The cunningest mariners were so conquered by the storm, as they thought it best with stricken sails to yield to be governed by it. Philip Sidney, b. ii.

    He had such a dexterous proclivity, as his teachers were fain to restrain his forwardness. Henry Wotton.

    The relations are so uncertain, as they require a great deal of examination. Francis Bacon, Nat. Hist. №. 986.

    God shall by grace prevent sin so soon, as to keep the soul in the virginity of its first innocence. South.

    Madam, were I as you, I’d take her counsel;
    I’d speak my own distress. Ambrose Philips, Distrest Mother.

    Besides that law which concerneth men as men, and that which belongs unto men as they are men, linked with others in some society; there is a third which touches all several bodies politick, so far forth as one of them hath publick concerns with another. Richard Hooker, Ecclesiastical Polity, b. i.

    I say ’tis copper. Dar’st thou be as good as thy word now? —— —— Why, Hal, thou knowest, as thou art but a man, I dare; but as thou art a prince, I fear thee, as I fear the roaring of the lion’s whelp. William Shakespeare, Henry IV.

    The objections that are raised against it as a tragedy, are as follow. John Gay, What d’ye call it. Pref. to.

    A simple idea is one uniform idea, as sweet, bitter. Isaac Watts.

    Where you, unless you are as matter blind,
    Conduct and beauteous disposition find. Richard Blackmore.

    Well hast thou spoke, the blue-eyed maid replies,
    Thou good old man, benevolent as wise. Alexander Pope, Odyssey.

    The squire began nigher to approach,
    And wind his horn under the castle-wall,
    That with the noise it shook as it would fall. Fairy Queen.

    They all contended to creep into his humour, and to do that, as of themselves, which they conceived he desired they should do. John Hayward.

    Contented in a nest of snow
    He lies, as he his bliss did know,
    And to the wood no more would go. Edmund Waller.

    So hot th’ assault, so high the tumult rose,
    As all the Dardan and Argolick race
    Had been contracted in that narrow space. John Dryden, Æn.

    Can misery no place of safety know,
    The noise pursues me wheresoe’er I go,
    As fate sought only me. John Dryden, Aurengz.

    Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man. 1 Cor. iii. 5.

    Their figure being printed,
    As just before, I think, I hinted,
    Alma inform’d can try the case,
    As she had been upon the place. Matthew Prior.

    The republick is shut up in the great duke’s dominions, who at present is very much incensed against it. The occasion is as follows. Joseph Addison, on Italy.

    As for the daughters of king Edward IV. they thought king Richard had said enough for them; and took them to be but as of the king’s party, because they were in his power, and at his disposal. Francis Bacon, Henry VII.

    At either end, it whistled as it flew,
    And as the brands were green, so dropp’d the dew;
    Infected as it fell with sweat of sanguine hue. John Dryden, Fab.

    These haughty words Alecto’s rage provoke,
    And frighted Turnus trembled as she spoke. John Dryden, Æn.

    So the pure limpid stream, when foul with stains
    Of rushing torrents, and descending rains,
    Works itself clear, and as it runs refines. Joseph Addison, Cato.

    He that commanded the injury to be done, is first bound; then he that did it; and they also are obliged who did so assist, as without them the thing could not have been done. Taylor.

    The kernels draw out of the earth juice fit to nourish the tree, as those that would be trees themselves. Francis Bacon, Nat. Hist.

    Before the place
    A hundred doors a hundred entries grace;
    As many voices issue, and the sound
    Of Sibyl’s word as many times rebound. John Dryden, Æn.

    Men are generally permitted to publish books, and contradict others, and even themselves, as they please, with as little danger of being confuted, as of being understood. Boyle.

    Sister, well met; whither away so fast? ——
    —— No further than the Tower; and, as I guess,
    Upon the like devotion as yourselves,
    To gratulate the gentle princes there. William Shakespeare, Richard III.

    Every offence committed in the state of nature, may, in the state of nature, be also punished, and as far forth as it may in a commonwealth. John Locke.

    As sure as it is good, that human nature should exist; so certain it is, that the circular revolutions of the earth and planets, rather than other motions which might as possibly have been, do declare God. Richard Bentley, Sermons.

    Sempronius is as brave a man as Cato. Joseph Addison, Cato.

    Bright as the sun, and like the morning fair. George Granville.

    Is it not every man’s interest, that there should be such a governour of the world as designs our happiness, as would govern us for our advantage. John Tillotson.

    As far as they carry light and conviction to any other man’s understanding, so far, I hope, my labour may be of use to him. John Locke.

    As in my speculations I have endeavoured to extinguish passion and prejudice, I am still desirous of doing some good in this particular. Spectator, №. 126.

    So may th’ auspicious queen of love,
    To thee, O sacred ship, be kind;
    As thou to whom the muse commends,
    The best of poets and of friends,
    Dost thy committed pledge restore. Dryden.

    As how, dear Syphax? Joseph Addison, Cato.

    Though that war continued nine years, and this hath as yet lasted but six, yet there hath been much more action in the present war. Addison.

    As when a dab-chick waddles through the copse
    On feet and wings, and flies, and wades, and hops;
    So lab’ring on, with shoulders, hands, and head,
    Wide as a windmill all his figure spread. Alexander Pope, Dunciad.

    As for the rest of those who have written against me, they deserve not the least notice. John Dryden, Fables, Preface.

    Answering their questions, as if it were a matter that needed it. John Locke.

    I pray thee, speak to me as to thy thinkings,
    As thou dost ruminate; and give thy worst of thoughts
    The worst of words. William Shakespeare, Othello.

    They pretend, in general, to great refinements, as to what regards christianity. Joseph Addison, on Italy.

    I was mistaken as to the day, placing that accident about thirty-six hours sooner than it happened. Jonathan Swift.

    Each man’s mind has some peculiarity, as well as his face, that distinguishes him from all others. John Locke.

    It is adorned with admirable pieces of sculpture, as well modern as ancient. Joseph Addison, on Italy.

    These should be at first gently treated, as though we expected an imposthumation. Samuel Sharp, Surgery.

ChatGPT

  1. as

    The word "as" is a conjunction typically used to introduce a clause or a phrase that serves to provide information or give a reason for something. It can also be used to denote similarity or comparison, indicating that two things are being considered in a similar manner. Additionally, "as" can be used as an adverb to describe the degree or amount of something.

  2. As

    As is a conjunction typically used to introduce a subordinate clause or phrase that provides additional information or clarification about a preceding statement. It is commonly used to establish a cause-and-effect relationship or to introduce an example, comparison, or contrast. Additionally, "as" can be used as an adverb to mean "in the same way" or "equally."

Webster Dictionary

  1. As

    denoting equality or likeness in kind, degree, or manner; like; similar to; in the same manner with or in which; in accordance with; in proportion to; to the extent or degree in which or to which; equally; no less than; as, ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil; you will reap as you sow; do as you are bidden

  2. As

    in the idea, character, or condition of, -- limiting the view to certain attributes or relations; as, virtue considered as virtue; this actor will appear as Hamlet

  3. As

    while; during or at the same time that; when; as, he trembled as he spoke

  4. As

    because; since; it being the case that

  5. As

    expressing concession. (Often approaching though in meaning)

  6. As

    that, introducing or expressing a result or consequence, after the correlatives so and such

  7. As

    as if; as though

  8. As

    for instance; by way of example; thus; -- used to introduce illustrative phrases, sentences, or citations

  9. As

    than

  10. As

    expressing a wish

  11. Asnoun

    an ace

  12. Asnoun

    a Roman weight, answering to the libra or pound, equal to nearly eleven ounces Troy weight. It was divided into twelve ounces

  13. Asnoun

    a Roman copper coin, originally of a pound weight (12 oz.); but reduced, after the first Punic war, to two ounces; in the second Punic war, to one ounce; and afterwards to half an ounce

  14. Etymology: [See Ace.]

Wikidata

  1. As

    The as, also assarius was a bronze, and later copper, coin used during the Roman Republic and Roman Empire.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. As

    az, adv., conj., and pron. in that degree, so far, as ... as: the consequent in a co-relation expressing quantity, degree, &c., as ... as, such ... as, same ... as: since, because: when, while: expressing merely continuation or expansion, for instance: similarly: for example: while: in like manner: that, who, which (after such, same).—As concerning, As to, As for, so far as concerns; As it were, so to speak, in some sort; As much, the same; As well (as), just as much (as), equally (with). [A worn-down form of all-so, A.S. all-swá, wholly so.]

  2. As

    as, n. in Norse mythology, one of the gods, the inhabitants of Asgard:—pl. Aesir (ā′ser). [Ice. āss, a god (pl. æsir)—A.S. ōs, seen in such proper names as Oswold, Osric.]

  3. As

    as, n. Latin unit of weight, 12 ounces (L. unciæ): a copper coin, the unit of the early monetary system of Rome.

Editors Contribution

  1. as

    An adjective to express language.

    As they were so focused all day her future husband decided they could have pizza for tea..


    Submitted by MaryC on April 5, 2020  

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British National Corpus

  1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

    Rank popularity for the word 'AS' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #36

  2. Written Corpus Frequency

    Rank popularity for the word 'AS' in Written Corpus Frequency: #106

  3. Adverbs Frequency

    Rank popularity for the word 'AS' in Adverbs Frequency: #25

Anagrams for AS »

  1. S.A.

  2. SA

  3. Sa

  4. s.a.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of AS in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of AS in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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Translations for AS

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  • حين, كَ, مثلما, لما, كما, مثل, عندما, كـَArabic
  • com, com que, ja que, tanCatalan, Valencian
  • jako, neboť, poněvadž, jak, zatímco, protože, jelikož, neb, takCzech
  • idet, da, som, siden, imens, eftersom, mens, så, lige såDanish
  • als, während, weil, da, wieGerman
  • όπως, καθώς, αφού, σαν, όπως καιGreek
  • laŭ, kiel, dum, kiam, kiom, ĉar, tielEsperanto
  • a medida que, ya que, igual de, como, que, mientras, debido a que, cuando, conforme, por, tanSpanish
  • به عنوان, بهPersian
  • kun, aikana, kuten, koska, yhtäFinnish
  • pendant que, car, comme, que, quand, au fur et à mesure que, puisque, lorsque, aussiFrench
  • chomhIrish
  • choScottish Gaelic
  • כמו, כי, באותו הרגע, בינתיים, כ־, כמה ש..., כל כךHebrew
  • ahogy, mint, amíg, -ként, mivel, ahogyan, ugyanis, amint, miközben, annyira, olyanHungarian
  • durante que, como, quanto, viste que, quando, a mesura que, tantoInterlingua
  • seperti, sebagaiIndonesian
  • er, þegar, þáIcelandic
  • come, mentre, siccome, a mano a mano che, quando, da, quanto, man mano che, tantoItalian
  • כפי שHebrew
  • ように, として, とJapanese
  • მაშინ როდესაც, როგორცGeorgian
  • 같이Korean
  • qasî, hindî, bi qasî, temetîKurdish
  • qua, ut, as, tamLatin
  • додека, како што, колку, како, кога, толку, такаMacedonian
  • se-Malay
  • eżatt kif, meta, kifMaltese
  • as, als, toen, omdat, in de rol van, zoals, want, terwijl, naarmate, aangezien, zoDutch
  • siden, da, når, mens, idet, som, likeNorwegian
  • podczas, jako, jakPolish
  • quanto, enquanto, visto que, como, já que, porque, assim que, quando, conforme, à medida que, asse, tanto, tãoPortuguese
  • ca și, în calitate de, deoarece, pe când, pe măsură ce, așa cum, fiindcă, ca, în timp ce, cum, când, pentru că, precum, la fel deRomanian
  • в то время как, поскольку, как только, когда, как, пока, так, настолько, в видеRussian
  • dok, kȁko, ка̏о, ка̏ко, jȅr, ка̀да, је̏р, kȁo, kolìko, za vrijeme, kȁd, kàda, pošto, колѝко, док, ка̀ко, ка̏д, за вријеме, зато што, zato štoSerbo-Croatian
  • keď, keďže, ako, takSlovak
  • ko, medtém ko, kot, kàkorSlovene
  • eftersom, då, när, under tiden, som, medan, likaSwedish
  • போன்றTamil
  • వంటిTelugu
  • olarak, gibiTurkish
  • як, коли, поки, як тільки, у той час як, у ролі, наче, оскільки, так, настількиUkrainian
  • nhưVietnamese
  • fwait a mzeure ki, come, sol tins ki, dismetant ki, puski, tins ki, a fwait ki, ossu, siWalloon
  • Chinese

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