as

/æz/ ES

/əz/ MX

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Translation

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

Examples

is tall brother.

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

sang walked.

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

works nurse.

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

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Track this word in your spaced-repetition queue and be tested on it at the right interval.

This word is part of lesson 1.