<p><strong>adverb</strong></p><ul><li>to the same degree, amount, or extent; similarly; equally: I don't think it's as hot and humid today as it was yesterday.</li><li>for example; for instance: Some flowers, as the rose, require special care.</li><li>thought to be or considered to be: the square as distinct from the rectangle; the church as separate from the state.</li><li>in the manner (directed, agreed, promised, etc.): She sang as promised. He left as agreed.</li><li>conjunction (used correlatively after an adjective or adverb preceded by an adverbial phrase, the adverbial as, or another adverb) to such a degree or extent that: It came out the same way as it did before. You are as good as you think you are.</li><li>(without antecedent) in the degree, manner, etc., of or that: She's good as gold. Do as we do.</li><li>at the same time that; while; when: as you look away.</li><li>since; because: As you are leaving last, please turn out the lights.</li><li>though: Questionable as it may be, we will proceed.</li><li>with the result or purpose: He said it in a voice so loud as to make everyone stare.</li><li>Informal. (in dependent clauses) that: I don't know as I do.</li><li>Midland and Southern U.S. and British Dialect. than.</li></ul><p><strong>pronoun</strong></p><ul><li>(used relatively) that; who; which (usually preceded by such or the same): I have the same trouble as you had.</li><li>a fact that: She did her job well, as can be proved by the records.</li><li>New England, Midland, and Southern U.S. who; whom; which; that: Them as has gets.</li></ul><p><strong>preposition</strong></p><ul><li>in the role, function, or status of: to act as leader.</li></ul>