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Pronunciation: [/əz/]

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Learn how to use as in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “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.

Example

She sings as beautifully as a bird.

Example

He doesn't act as nicely as his sister.

Example

Can you run as fast as your friend?

Context: “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.

Example

He is not as tall as his brother.

Example

She didn't study as hard as she should have.

Example

Is the cake going to be as delicious as last time?

Context: “reason”

(conjunction) used to introduce the reason or cause for something. It's like giving an explanation for why something happened.

Example

As it was raining, we decided to stay indoors.

Example

He didn't come to the party as he was feeling sick.

Example

Why did she leave the meeting early as you mentioned?

How to pronounce as

Pronunciation: [/əz/]

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