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as conjunction

  /æz/ , /əz/
  • In the (same) way or manner that; to the (same) degree that.
 come, tanto, quando
  • (law) used before a preposition to clarify that the prepositional phrase restricts the meaning of the sentence; specifically.
 come, da
  • (dated) Introducing a comparison with a hypothetical state (+ subjunctive, or with the verb elided): as though, as if. [to 19th century]
 come, quanto
  • Being that, considering that, because, since.
 siccome
  • At the same time that, during the same time when: while.
 mentre, man mano che, quando, a mano a mano che

as adverb

  /æz/ , /əz/
  • Considered to be, in relation to something else; in the relation (specified).
 come, siccome, man mano che, a mano a mano che, da
  • (dated) For example; for instance. (Compare such as.)
 come, quanto
  • To such an extent or degree; to the same extent or degree.
 tanto, mentre, man mano che, quando, a mano a mano che

as noun

  /ˈæs/
  • (numismatics) Any of several coins of Rome, coined in bronze or later copper; or the equivalent value.
 come, siccome, tanto, mentre, man mano che, quando
  • (unit of weight) A libra.
 come, siccome, quanto

as preposition

  /æz/ , /əz/
  • In the role of.
 come, mentre, man mano che, quando, a mano a mano che, da
  • Introducing a basis of comparison, with an object in the objective case.
 come, siccome, tanto, mentre, man mano che, quando

-ase suffix

  • Used to form the names of enzymes.
 -asi
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