as
Translation
as, like, because, while
Examples
He works as a teacher.
He works as a teacher.
She is as tall as her brother.
She is as tall as her brother.
As it was raining, we stayed inside.
As it was raining, we stayed inside.
Call me as you leave.
Call me as you leave.
Grammar Patterns
as ((a/an + noun)) in the role of (sth.). He works as a teacher.
as ((adjective/adverb)) as ((noun/pronoun)) used for comparison. She is as tall as her brother.
as ((clause)) because. As it was raining, we stayed inside.
as ((clause)) at the same time that. Call me as you leave.
Similar Words
Synonyms: like, since, because, while
Etymology
From Old English 'alswa' meaning 'all so, just as'.
Memory Tips
'As' is a short word with many uses. Think of it as a bridge connecting ideas: role (as a...), comparison (as...as), reason (as...), or time (as...).