AS
/ˈæs/
2 letters · 1 syllable · adverb, preposition, conjunction, noun
Definition of AS
To such an extent or degree; to the same extent or degree.
"It's not as well made, but it's twice as expensive."
Considered to be, in relation to something else; in the relation (specified).
"1865, The Act of Suicide as Distinct from the Crime of Self-Murder: A Sermon"
For example; for instance. (Compare such as.)
Introducing a basis of comparison, with an object in the objective case.
"They're big as houses."
In the role of.
"He was never seen as the boss, but rather as a friend."
In the (same) way or manner that; to the (same) degree that.
"As you wish, my lord!"
At the time that; during the time when:
Being that, considering that, because, since.
"As it’s too late, I quit."
Examples of AS in a Sentence
- "It's not as well made, but it's twice as expensive."
- "1865, The Act of Suicide as Distinct from the Crime of Self-Murder: A Sermon"
- "They're big as houses."
- "He was never seen as the boss, but rather as a friend."
Word Details
Is AS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, AS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like AS are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for AS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 2 |
How to Use AS in Word Games
AS is worth 2 points in Scrabble and 2 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: AS is only 2 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
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