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as

как

Meaning of as

used to compare or show a role or time

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as with Russian translation

as usage examples

🇮🇩ID🇬🇧EN

As the sun set, we went home.

🇮🇩ID🇬🇧EN

We left early, as it was getting dark.

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as belongs to the topic "Top 1000". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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as synonyms

Related words worth learning together

like
Used for similarity or examples, less formal than 'as' in many cases.
when
Used to talk about time, not comparison or role.
while
Used for two things happening at the same time, or to contrast two facts.
since
Used for time from a past point, or to give a reason.
because
Used to show a reason, not comparison or role.
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🇬🇧en

Used for similarity or examples, less formal than 'as' in many cases.

A1Very Often

He swims like a fish.

🇬🇧en

Used to talk about time, not comparison or role.

A1Very Often

Call me when you arrive.

🇬🇧en

Used for two things happening at the same time, or to contrast two facts.

A2Often

She read while he cooked.

🇬🇧en

Used for time from a past point, or to give a reason.

A2Very Often

I have lived here since 2020.

🇬🇧en

Used to show a reason, not comparison or role.

A1Very Often

I stayed home because it was raining.

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🇬🇧en
as if

Used to describe something that seems true, but may not be true.

B1Often

He acts as if he knows everything.

A
🇬🇧en
as though

Very similar to 'as if'; used for imagined or unreal comparison.

B1Often

She looked as though she had seen a ghost.

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as meaning: what does it mean?

used to compare or show a role or time

as pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

as is pronounced as /æz/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

as definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

As the sun set, we went home. Translation: Как солнце садилось, мы пошли домой.

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