As Definition & Meaning
as
- adverb
- to the same degree (often followed by `as'); "they were equally beautiful"; "birds were singing and the child sang as sweetly"; "sang as sweetly as a nightingale"; "he is every bit as mean as she is"
- noun
- 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
- a United States territory on the eastern part of the island of Samoa
"As" in song lyrics
See how as is used in real songs:
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"And generally I tend to be best known as ?"
7L & Esoteric f/ Jawn P, Raydar Ellis — Boston Garden Rap -
"I want to grade the papers but I don't want to give them A's"
Aesop Rock f/ El-P, Camu Tao — Rickety Rackety -
"Don't act astonished, you're not as"
Anotha Level — Fo Sho Shot
Words that rhyme with as
Usage tips for "as"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "as" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for as to find words that pair well.
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