Kilo Lingo

/æz/ ES

/əz/ MX

Line drawing of as
Coloured illustration of as
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Translation

Used to compare things that are equal, to mean "while", or to give a reason or a role.

Examples

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"As ... as" shows the two people are the same height.

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Here "as" means "while" the two actions happen together.

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"As" shows the job or role that she has.

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