as
conjunction
/æz/
,
/əz/
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- In the (same) way or manner that; to the (same) degree that.
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como,
tão,
quando,
asse,
assim que,
tanto
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- (law) used before a preposition to clarify that the prepositional phrase restricts the meaning of the sentence; specifically.
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como,
enquanto
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- Being that, considering that, because, since.
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visto que,
porque,
já que
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- At the same time that, during the same time when: while.
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enquanto,
à medida que,
quando,
assim que,
conforme
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- (dated) Introducing a comparison with a hypothetical state (+ subjunctive, or with the verb elided): as though, as if. [to 19th century]
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quanto,
como
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as
noun
/ˈæs/
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- (numismatics) Any of several coins of Rome, coined in bronze or later copper; or the equivalent value.
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como,
visto que,
tão,
enquanto,
à medida que,
porque
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- (unit of weight) A libra.
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visto que,
porque,
já que,
quanto
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as
adverb
/æz/
,
/əz/
|
- Considered to be, in relation to something else; in the relation (specified).
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como,
visto que,
à medida que,
porque,
já que,
asse
|
- To such an extent or degree; to the same extent or degree.
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tão,
enquanto,
à medida que,
quando,
asse,
assim que
|
- (dated) For example; for instance. (Compare such as.)
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asse,
quanto
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as
preposition
/æz/
,
/əz/
|
|
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como,
enquanto,
à medida que,
quando,
asse,
assim que
|
- Introducing a basis of comparison, with an object in the objective case.
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visto que,
tão,
enquanto,
à medida que,
porque,
já que
|
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asse
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-ase
suffix
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- Used to form the names of enzymes.
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-ase
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