Pronunciation: /æz ɪz/

Definitions of as is

adverb in the present state or condition

Example Sentences

A1 She accepted the job offer as is, without negotiating for a higher salary.

A2 The product was sold as is, with no warranty or guarantee.

B1 The contract was signed as is, without any amendments or changes.

B2 The painting was displayed as is, without any restoration or touch-ups.

C1 The report was submitted as is, without any further revisions.

C2 The manuscript was published as is, with all its original content intact.

preposition used to indicate that something is being described or defined as it actually is, without any attempt to improve it or disguise it

Example Sentences

A1 She accepted the situation as is without complaint.

A2 The product was sold as is, with no warranty included.

B1 The contract stated that the property was to be purchased as is.

B2 The car was sold as is, so the buyer knew there were no guarantees.

C1 The artist presented the painting as is, without making any changes.

C2 The antique furniture was sold as is, with all its original features intact.

Examples of as is in a Sentence

formal The contract clearly states that the property is being sold as is, with no warranties or guarantees.

informal I'm selling my old car as is, so you'll have to take it with all its flaws.

slang I found this vintage jacket at the thrift store and it's pretty cool as is.

figurative She accepted the situation as is, knowing there was nothing she could do to change it.

Grammatical Forms of as is

past tense

was

plural

are

comparative

more like

superlative

most like

present tense

is

future tense

will be

perfect tense

has been

continuous tense

is being

singular

is

positive degree

as

infinitive

to be

gerund

being

participle

being

Origin and Evolution of as is

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'as is' originated in English legal language.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in legal documents to indicate that a product is being sold in its current condition without any guarantees or promises of quality. Over time, the term has become more widely used in everyday language to mean something is being sold or presented in its current state without any changes or improvements.