as betydelse and definition

Betydelse av as på svenska

• 0 used in comparisons to refer to the degree of something:

  • She'll soon be as tall as her mother.

  • I can't run as fast as you.

  • skin as soft as a baby's

  • It's not as good as it used to be.

• 1 used to describe the purpose or quality of someone or something:

  • She works as a waitress.

  • It could be used as evidence against him.

  • The news came as quite a shock to us.

  • I meant it as a joke.

• 2 because:

  • As it was getting late, I decided to book into a hotel.

  • You can go first as you're the oldest.

• 3 during the time that:

  • I saw him as I was coming into the building.

  • He gets more attractive as he gets older.

• 4 in the same way:

  • He got divorced, (just) as his parents had done years before.

  • This year, as in previous years, tickets sold very quickly.

  • As with his earlier movies, the special effects in his latest film are brilliant.

  • As is often the case with children, Amy was completely better by the time the doctor arrived.

  • As I was just saying, I think the proposal needs further consideration.

  • Knowing him as I do, I can't believe he would do such a thing.

• 5 although:

  • Angry as he was, he couldn't help smiling.

• 6 used in expressions that compare two things, persons, groups, or qualities:

  • This jacket costs twice as much as that one.

  • They live in the same town as my parents.

  • She’ll soon be as tall as her mother.

• 7 appearing to be, or being:

  • He went to the costume party dressed as a banana.

  • As a child, Miriam had lived in India.

  • The news came as no surprise.

• 8 because:

  • As it was getting late, I decided to stop at a motel.

• 9 while; during the time that:

  • As I was getting out of the car, my heel caught on something and I fell.

• 10 although:

  • Angry as he was, he had to smile.

• 11 in the way that; like:

  • Do exactly as I say.

  • As is often the case with children, Aimee was completely better by the time the doctor arrived.

  • Just as I thought, Derrick was to blame.

  • Use your coat as a blanket.

• 12 at a particular date or time:

  • All rates correct as at March 1 2011.

• 13 from a particular date or time:

  • As from April 6, your pension payments will increase.

• 14 used to state that something is being sold in its present condition, and to say that the person selling it is not responsible for anything that might be wrong with it:

  • This guarantee does not cover products sold "as is".

• 15 used to state that something is being sold in its present condition and at the place where it is at present, and to say that the person selling it is not responsible for anything that might be wrong with it:

  • This item is being sold as is, where is, with no warranty, written or implied.

• 16 at a particular date or time:

  • The data is correct as of May 13.

  • This issue may need attention later but, as of now, we are happy with the decision that we have taken.

  • The tax consequences of this sort of transaction will change as of October 1.

• 17 according to what has been agreed or stated:

  • They made payments of $1,000 a year, as per agreement.

  • We shall proceed as per your instructions.

• 18 →  as is :

  • We sold the car with a receipt saying 'sold as seen'.