ALL meanings of as is
as is
A a - noun as is in the existing state of affairs 3
- noun as is just as it is; without any changes 3
- adverb as is in its current state 1
- adverb as is to the same degree, amount, or extent; similarly; equally: I don't think it's as hot and humid today as it was yesterday. 1
- adverb as is for example; for instance: Some flowers, as the rose, require special care. 1
- adverb as is thought to be or considered to be: the square as distinct from the rectangle; the church as separate from the state. 1
- adverb as is in the manner (directed, agreed, promised, etc.): She sang as promised. He left as agreed. 1
- preposition as is in the role, function, or status of: to act as leader. 1
- idioms as is as … as, (used to express similarity or equality in a specified characteristic, condition, etc., as between one person or thing and another): as rich as Croesus. 1
- noun as is As a conjunction, one sense of as is “because”: As she was bored, Sue left the room. As also has an equally common use in the sense “while, when”: As the parade passed by, the crowd cheered and applauded. These two senses sometimes result in ambiguity: As the gates were closed, he walked away. (When? Because?) As … as is standard in both positive and negative constructions: The fleet was as widely scattered then as it had been at the start of the conflict. Foreign service is not as attractive as it once was. So … as is sometimes used in negative constructions (… not so attractive as it once was) and in questions (“What is so rare as a day in June?”). The phrase as far as generally introduces a clause: As far as money is concerned, the council has exhausted all its resources. In some informal speech and writing, as far as is treated as a preposition and followed only by an object: As far as money, the council has exhausted all its resources. As to as a compound preposition has long been standard though occasionally criticized as a vague substitute for about, of, on, or concerning: We were undecided as to our destination. As to sometimes occurs at the beginning of a sentence, where it introduces an element that would otherwise have less emphasis: As to his salary, that too will be reviewed. As to what and as to whether are sometimes considered redundant but have long been standard: an argument as to what department was responsible. See also all, farther, like1, so1. 1
- idioms as is as far as, to the degree or extent that: It is an excellent piece of work, as far as I can tell. 1
- idioms as is as for / to, with respect to; in reference to: As for staying away, I wouldn't think of it. 1
- idioms as is as good as, equivalent to; in effect; practically: as good as new. true to; trustworthy as: as good as his word. 1
- idioms as is as how, Chiefly Midland and Southern U.S. that; if; whether: He allowed as how it was none of my business. I don't know as how I ought to interfere. 1
- idioms as is as if / though, as it would be if: It was as if the world had come to an end. 1
- idioms as is as is, in whatever condition something happens to be, especially referring to something offered for sale in a flawed, damaged, or used condition: We bought the table as is. 1
- idioms as is as it were, in a way; so to speak: He became, as it were, a man without a country. 1
- idioms as is as long as. long1 (def 37). 1
- idioms as is as of, beginning on; on and after; from: This price is effective as of June 23. 1
- idioms as is as regards, with regard or reference to; concerning: As regards the expense involved, it is of no concern to him. 1
- idioms as is as such, as being what is indicated; in that capacity: An officer of the law, as such, is entitled to respect. in itself or in themselves: The position, as such, does not appeal to him, but the salary is a lure. 1
- idioms as is as well. well1 (def 18). 1
- idioms as is as well as. well1 (def 19). 1
- idioms as is as yet, up to the present time; until now: As yet, no one has thought of a solution. 1
- adjective as is (Idiomatic) (of an object) as it is; its present state or condition, especially as a contractual condition of sale. 0