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AS, adv. az. [Gr. But more probably the English word is contracted from als.] 1. Literally, like; even; similar. "Ye shall be as Gods, knowing good and evil." "As far as we can see," that is, like far, equally far. Hence it may be explained by in like manner; as, do as you are commanded.2. It was formerly used where we now use that. Obs.The relations are so uncertain as they require a great deal of examination.3. It was formerly used where we now use that. Obs.He lies, as he his bliss did know.4. While; during; at the same time. "He trembled as he spoke." But in most of its uses, it is resolvable into like, equal, even, or equally, in like manner. In some phrases, it must be considered a nominative word, or other words must be supplied. "Appoint to office such men as deserve public confidence." This phrase may be elliptical for "such men as those who deserve public confidence."As seems, in some cases, to imply the sense of proportion. "In general, men are more happy, as they are less involved in public concerns."As, in a subsequent part of a sentence, answers to such; give us such things as you please; and in a preceding part of a sentence, has so to answer to it; as with the people, so with the priest.AS, n. [L.] 1. A Roman weight of 12 ounces, answering to the libra or pound.2. A Roman coin, originally of a pound weight; but reduced, after the first Punic war, to two ounces; in the second Punic war, to one ounce; and by the Papirian law, to half an ounce. It was originally stamped with the figure of a sheep, sow, or ox; and afterwards with a Janus, on one side, and on the reverse, a rostrum or prow of a ship.3. An integer; a whole or single thing. Hence the English ace. Hence the Romans used the word for the whole inheritance; haeres ex asse, an heir to the whole estate.
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AS, adv. az. [Gr. But more probably the English word is contracted from als.] 1. Literally, like; even; similar. "Ye shall be as Gods, knowing good and evil." "As far as we can see," that is, like far, equally far. Hence it may be explained by in like manner; as, do as you are commanded.2. It was formerly used where we now use that. Obs.The relations are so uncertain as they require a great deal of examination.3. It was formerly used where we now use that. Obs.He lies, as he his bliss did know.4. While; during; at the same time. "He trembled as he spoke." But in most of its uses, it is resolvable into like, equal, even, or equally, in like manner. In some phrases, it must be considered a nominative word, or other words must be supplied. "Appoint to office such men as deserve public confidence." This phrase may be elliptical for "such men as those who deserve public confidence."As seems, in some cases, to imply the sense of proportion. "In general, men are more happy, as they are less involved in public concerns."As, in a subsequent part of a sentence, answers to such; give us such things as you please; and in a preceding part of a sentence, has so to answer to it; as with the people, so with the priest.AS, n. [L.] 1. A Roman weight of 12 ounces, answering to the libra or pound.2. A Roman coin, originally of a pound weight; but reduced, after the first Punic war, to two ounces; in the second Punic war, to one ounce; and by the Papirian law, to half an ounce. It was originally stamped with the figure of a sheep, sow, or ox; and afterwards with a Janus, on one side, and on the reverse, a rostrum or prow of a ship.3. An integer; a whole or single thing. Hence the English ace. Hence the Romans used the word for the whole inheritance; haeres ex asse, an heir to the whole estate. | AS, adv. [az; Pers. اَسَا asa, like, similar, as; Gr. ὡς; Qu. Fr. aussi. But more probably the English word is contracted from als, G. and D. It corresponds in sense with the Persian.]- Literally, like; even; similar. “Ye shall be as Gods, knowing good and evil.” “As far as we can see,” that is, like far, equally far. Hence it may be explained by in like manner; as, do as you are commanded.
- It was formerly used where we now use that. [Obs.] The relations are so uncertain as they require a great deal of examination. – Bacon.
- It was formerly used for as if. [Obs.]
He lies, as he his bliss did know. – Waller.
- While; during; at the same time. “He trembled as he spoke.” But in most of its uses, it is resolvable into like, equal, even, or equally, in like manner. In some phrases, it must be considered a nominative word, or other words must be supplied. “Appoint to office such men as deserve public confidence.” This phrase may be elliptical for “such men as those who deserve public confidence.”
As seems, in some cases, to imply the sense of proportion. “In general, men are more happy, as they are less involved in public concerns.”
As, in a subsequent part of a sentence, answers to such; give us such things as you please; and in a preceding part of a sentence, has so to answer to it; as with the people, so with the priest.
AS, n. [L.]- A Roman weight of 12 ounces, answering to the libra or pound.
- A Roman coin, originally of a pound weight; but reduced, after the first Punic war, to two ounces; in the second Punic War, to one ounce; and by the Papirian law, to half an ounce. It was originally stamped with the figure of a sheep, sow, or ox; and afterward with a Janus, on one side, and on the reverse, a rostrum or prow of a ship.
- An integer; a whole or single thing. Hence the English ace. Hence the Romans used the word for the whole inheritance; hæres ex asse, an heir to the whole estate. – Encyc.
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- Denoting equality or likeness in kind, degree, or manner; like;
similar to; in the same manner with or in which; in accordance with; in
proportion to; to the extent or degree in which or to which; equally; no
less than; as, ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil; you will
reap as you sow; do as you are bidden.
- An
ace.
- A Roman weight, answering to the libra or pound,
equal to nearly eleven ounces Troy weight. It was divided into twelve
ounces.
- In the idea, character, or condition of, --
limiting the view to certain attributes or relations; as, virtue considered
as virtue; this actor will appear as Hamlet.
- A Roman copper coin, originally of a pound
weight (12 oz.); but reduced, after the first Punic war, to two ounces; in
the second Punic war, to one ounce; and afterwards to half an
ounce.
- While; during or at the same time that; when;
as, he trembled as he spoke.
- Because; since; it being the case
that.
- Expressing concession. (Often approaching
though in meaning).
- That, introducing or expressing a result or
consequence, after the correlatives so and such.
- As if; as though.
- For instance; by way of example; thus; -- used
to introduce illustrative phrases, sentences, or citations.
- Than.
- Expressing a wish.
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As AS, adverb az. [Gr. But more probably the English word is contracted from als.] 1. Literally, like; even; similar. 'Ye shall be as Gods, knowing good and evil.' 'As far as we can see, ' that is, like far, equally far. Hence it may be explained by in like manner; as do as you are commanded. 2. It was formerly used where we now use that. obsolete The relations are so uncertain as they require a great deal of examination. 3. It was formerly used where we now use that. obsolete He lies, as he his bliss did know. 4. While; during; at the same time. 'He trembled as he spoke.' But in most of its uses, it is resolvable into like, equal, even, or equally, in like manner. In some phrases, it must be considered a nominative word, or other words must be supplied. 'Appoint to office such men as deserve public confidence.' This phrase may be elliptical for 'such men as those who deserve public confidence.' AS seems, in some cases, to imply the sense of proportion. 'In general, men are more happy, as they are less involved in public concerns.' AS, in a subsequent part of a sentence, answers to such; give us such things as you please; and in a preceding part of a sentence, has so to answer to it; as with the people, so with the priest. AS, noun [Latin] 1. A Roman weight of 12 ounces, answering to the libra or pound. 2. A Roman coin, originally of a pound weight; but reduced, after the first Punic war, to two ounces; in the second Punic war, to one ounce; and by the Papirian law, to half an ounce. It was originally stamped with the figure of a sheep, sow, or ox; and afterwards with a Janus, on one side, and on the reverse, a rostrum or prow of a ship. 3. An integer; a whole or single thing. Hence the English ace. Hence the Romans used the word for the whole inheritance; haeres ex asse, an heir to the whole estate.
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