English dictionary
As
/&/z/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a very poisonous metallic element that has three allotropic forms; arsenic and arsenic compounds are used as herbicides and insecticides and various alloys; found in arsenopyrite and orpiment and realgar
Source: WordNet 3.0
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a United States territory on the eastern part of the island of Samoa
Source: WordNet 3.0
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An ace.
Source: webster1913
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A Roman weight, answering to the libra or pound, equal to nearly eleven ounces Troy weight. It was divided into twelve ounces.
Source: webster1913
adverb
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to the same degree (often followed by `as')
ExamplesBirds were singing and the child sang as sweetly.
Sang as sweetly as a nightingale.
He is every bit as mean as she is.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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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 <i>as</i> gods, knowing good and evil; you will reap <i>as</i> you sow; do <i>as</i> you are bidden.
Source: webster1913