As: meaning, definitions and examples

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Adverb / Conjunction / Preposition
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adverb

in the role of

Used when mentioning someone's job or position.

Synonyms

in the capacity of, in the position of.

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Word Description / Examples
as

Used to indicate a role, function, or status. This can be an introduction to a specific role someone has or a comparison to show similarity.

  • She works as a teacher
  • He is regarded as a leader
in the capacity of

Used in formal situations to denote the role or position someone holds typically in a legal or professional context.

  • She was hired in the capacity of a project manager
  • In the capacity of a consultant, he offered valuable advice
in the position of

Used to specify someone's specific job title or role within an organization or group. Usually more formal and specific than 'as'.

  • He was appointed in the position of CEO
  • She serves in the position of team leader

Examples of usage

  • He works as a teacher at the local school.
  • She serves as the director of the company.
Context #2 | Conjunction

while considering

Used to indicate a comparison or contrast.

Synonyms

in contrast to, while.

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Word Description / Examples
as

Used to make comparisons based on degree or manner, usually paired with another 'as'.

  • She is as tall as her brother.
  • He ran as fast as he could.
while

Used to indicate two actions happening at the same time, or to contrast two different situations.

  • She was reading while he was cooking.
  • While it is raining here, it is sunny in their hometown.
in contrast to

Used to highlight differences between two things, often to compare different states, qualities, or facts.

  • In contrast to his brother, John is very shy.
  • This car is very spacious in contrast to the previous model.

Examples of usage

  • She is tall, as her mother is.
  • He enjoys swimming, as opposed to jogging.
Context #3 | Preposition

in the role of

Used with a job or function to indicate the person or thing that someone or something is acting as or that is being considered.

Synonyms

in the capacity of, in the role of.

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Word Description / Examples
as

Used for making comparisons or expressing the role or function of someone/something.

  • She works as a teacher
  • He is as tall as his brother
in the capacity of

Used in formal or professional settings to describe someone's official role or function.

  • He attended the conference in the capacity of a professor
  • She was there in the capacity of a consultant
in the role of

Used to describe the function or part played by someone, often in an organization or in a specific situation.

  • She excels in the role of project manager
  • He was cast in the role of Romeo

Examples of usage

  • He earns his living as a musician.
  • She is known as a talented artist.

Translations

Translations of the word "as" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น como

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเฅˆเคธเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช wie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ seperti

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ jak

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใฎใ‚ˆใ†ใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท comme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ como

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gibi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฒ˜๋Ÿผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒู…ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jako

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ako

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kot

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ eins og

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะธัา›ั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒแƒ’แƒแƒ แƒช

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kimi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ como

Etymology

The word 'as' has a long history and can be traced back to Old English. It has evolved over time to serve various functions in the English language. The versatility of 'as' allows it to be used in different contexts, from indicating a comparison to specifying a role or function. Its usage is fundamental in connecting ideas and conveying relationships between different parts of a sentence.