As Word Meaning

Middle English: reduced form of Old English alswā ‘similarly’ (see also)

used in comparisons to refer to the extent or degree of something

referring to extent or degree

• go as fast as you can
• it tasted like grape juice but not as sweet

used to indicate that something happens during the time when something else is taking place

indicating time thing happens

• Frank watched him as he ambled through the crowd
• as she grew older, she kept more to herself

used to indicate by comparison the way that something happens or is done

indicating way thing happens

• they can do as they wish
• she kissed him goodbye, as usual

because; since

because

• I must stop now as I have to go out

even though

even though

• sweet as he is, he doesn't pay his bills
• try as he might, he failed to pull it off

used to refer to the function or character that someone or something has

referring to function or character

• it came as a shock
• she got a job as a cook

during the time of being (the thing specified)

during time of being

• he had often been ill as a child