All as synonyms
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A a conj as
- since β from then till now (often preceded by ever): He was elected in 1978 and has been president ever since.
- being β Being is the present participle of be1.
- like β in like manner with; similarly to; in the manner characteristic of: He works like a beaver.
- now β at the present time or moment: You are now using a dictionary.
- cause β a person or thing that acts, happens, or exists in such a way that some specific thing happens as a result; the producer of an effect: You have been the cause of much anxiety. What was the cause of the accident?
- just as β at the moment when
- on the point of β a sharp or tapering end, as of a dagger.
- comparatively β in a comparative manner
- similarly β having a likeness or resemblance, especially in a general way: two similar houses.
- for instance β a case or occurrence of anything: fresh instances of oppression.
- such as β so; very; to such a degree: such pleasant people.
- considering β You use considering to indicate that you are thinking about a particular fact when making a judgment or giving an opinion.
- for β for loop
- inasmuch as β to the extent that, in that
- whereas β a qualifying or introductory statement, especially one having βwhereasβ as the first word: to read the whereases in the will.
- as long as β If you say that something is the case as long as or so long as something else is the case, you mean that it is only the case if the second thing is the case.
conjunction as
- while β a period or interval of time: to wait a long while; He arrived a short while ago.
- when β at what time or period? how long ago? how soon?: When are they to arrive? When did the Roman Empire exist?
- during β throughout the duration, continuance, or existence of: He lived in Florida during the winter.
- whilst β While.
- because β You use because when stating the reason for something.
- so β in the way or manner indicated, described, or implied: Do it so.
adjective as
- in consideration of β the act of considering; careful thought; meditation; deliberation: I will give your project full consideration.
- insomuch as β to such an extent or degree; so (usually followed by that).
- all in all β You use all in all to introduce a summary or general statement.
- in view of β an instance of seeing or beholding; visual inspection.
- in light of β something that makes things visible or affords illumination: All colors depend on light.
- forasmuch as β since
adverb as
- by way of β You use by way of when you are explaining the purpose of something that you have said or are about to say. For example, if you say something by way of an introduction, you say it as an introduction.
- by means of β If you do something by means of a particular method, instrument, or process, you do it using that method, instrument, or process.
- in place of β instead of, replacing
pronoun as
- what β the true nature or identity of something, or the sum of its characteristics: a lecture on the whats and hows of crop rotation.
- whatever β in any amount; to any extent: whatever merit the work has.
- anything β You use anything in statements with negative meaning to indicate in a general way that nothing is present or that an action or event does not or cannot happen.
general as
- now that β at the present time or moment: You are now using a dictionary.
- by reason of β If one thing happens by reason of another, it happens because of it.
- in the interest of β the feeling of a person whose attention, concern, or curiosity is particularly engaged by something: She has a great interest in the poetry of Donne.
- due to β owed at present; having reached the date for payment: This bill is due.
- by virtue of β on account of or by reason of
- for the sake of β for the good of
- in that β (used to indicate inclusion within space, a place, or limits): walking in the park.
- thanks to β to express gratitude, appreciation, or acknowledgment to: She thanked them for their hospitality.
- in behalf of β in / on behalf of, as a representative of or a proxy for: On behalf of my colleagues, I address you tonight.