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Произношение: [/əz/]
Слово
Контекст: «comparison»
(conjunction) used to show how two things are similar or the same. It's like pointing out that two things are alike in some way.
Пример
She sings as beautifully as a bird.
Пример
He doesn't act as nicely as his sister.
Пример
Can you run as fast as your friend?
Контекст: «extent»
(adverb) used to indicate the extent or degree to which something is true. It's like saying how much or to what degree something is happening.
Пример
He is not as tall as his brother.
Пример
She didn't study as hard as she should have.
Пример
Is the cake going to be as delicious as last time?
Контекст: «reason»
(conjunction) used to introduce the reason or cause for something. It's like giving an explanation for why something happened.
Пример
As it was raining, we decided to stay indoors.
Пример
He didn't come to the party as he was feeling sick.
Пример
Why did she leave the meeting early as you mentioned?
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