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To such an extent or degree; to the same extent or degree.
"It's not as well made, but it's twice as expensive."
Considered to be, in relation to something else; in the relation (specified).
"1865, The Act of Suicide as Distinct from the Crime of Self-Murder: A Sermon"
For example; for instance. (Compare such as.)
Introducing a basis of comparison, with an object in the objective case.
"They're big as houses."
In the role of.
"He was never seen as the boss, but rather as a friend."
In the (same) way or manner that; to the (same) degree that.
"As you wish, my lord!"
At the time that; during the time when:
Being that, considering that, because, since.
"As it’s too late, I quit."
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