1. Adverb
In that manner or degree; as, indicated (in any way), or as implied, or as supposed to be known.
2. Adverb
In like manner or degree; in the same way; thus; for like reason; whith equal reason; -- used correlatively, following as, to denote comparison or resemblance; sometimes, also, following inasmuch as.
3. Adverb
In such manner; to such degree; -- used correlatively with as or that following; as, he was so fortunate as to escape.
4. Adverb
Very; in a high degree; that is, in such a degree as can not well be expressed; as, he is so good; he planned so wisely.
5. Adverb
In the same manner; as has been stated or suggested; in this or that condition or state; under these circumstances; in this way; -- with reflex reference to something just asserted or implied; used also with the verb to be, as a predicate.
6. Adverb
The case being such; therefore; on this account; for this reason; on these terms; -- used both as an adverb and a conjuction.
7. Adverb
It is well; let it be as it is, or let it come to pass; -- used to express assent.
8. Adverb
Well; the fact being as stated; -- used as an expletive; as, so the work is done, is it?
9. Adverb
Is it thus? do you mean what you say? -- with an upward tone; as, do you say he refuses? So?
10. Adverb
About the number, time, or quantity specified; thereabouts; more or less; as, I will spend a week or so in the country; I have read only a page or so.
11. Conjunction
Provided that; on condition that; in case that; if.
12. Interjection
Be as you are; stand still; stop; that will do; right as you are; -- a word used esp. to cows; also used by sailors.
13. Noun
the syllable naming the fifth (dominant) note of any musical scale in solmization
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