Pronunciation: /æz/
adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb
A1 I eat breakfast as soon as I wake up.
A2 She was happy as long as she got to see her friends.
B1 He studied hard for the exam, as a result, he passed with flying colors.
B2 The project was completed on time, as expected.
C1 She performed exceptionally well in the competition, as always.
C2 The team worked together seamlessly, as if they were one unit.
conjunction a word used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause
A1 I like to eat pizza as it is my favorite food.
A2 She couldn't come to the party as she was feeling unwell.
B1 As I was walking to the store, I saw a friend from high school.
B2 The project was successful, as all team members worked together effectively.
C1 As the CEO of the company, he made important decisions that impacted the entire organization.
C2 The athlete trained rigorously every day, as he was determined to win the championship.
formal As the CEO of the company, it is my responsibility to make important decisions.
informal I'll come over as soon as I finish my homework.
slang I can't believe you're still using that old phone, it's as ancient as a dinosaur.
figurative Her smile was as bright as the sun, lighting up the room.
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