4. Because; since; it being the case that. As the population of Scotland had been generally trained to arms . . . they were not indifferently prepared. Sir W. Scott. [See Synonym under Because.]
5. Expressing concession. (Often approaching though in meaning). We wish, however, to avail ourselves of the interest, transient as it may be, which this work has excited. Macaulay.
6. That, introducing or expressing a result or consequence, after the correlatives so and such. [Obs.] I can place thee in such abject state, as help shall never find thee. Rowe. So as, so that. [Obs.] The relations are so uncertain as they require a great deal of examination. Bacon.
7. As if; as though. [Obs. or Poetic] He lies, as he his bliss did know. Waller.
8. For instance; by way of example; thus; — used to introduce illustrative phrases, sentences, or citations.
9. Than. [Obs. & R.] The king was not more forward to bestow favors on them as they free to deal affronts to others their superiors. Fuller.
10. Expressing a wish. [Obs.] "As have," i. e., may he have. Chaucer.
As . . . as. See So . . . as, under So.
— As far as, to the extent or degree. "As far as can be
ascertained." Macaulay.
— As far forth as, as far as. [Obs.] Chaucer.
— As for, or As to, in regard to; with respect to.
— As good as, not less than; not falling short of.
— As good as one's word, faithful to a promise.
— As if, or As though, of the same kind, or in the same condition
or manner, that it would be if.
— As it were (as if it were), a qualifying phrase used to apologize
for or to relieve some expression which might be regarded as
inappropriate or incongruous; in a manner.
— As now, just now. [Obs.] Chaucer.
— As swythe, as quickly as possible. [Obs.] Chaucer.
— As well, also; too; besides. Addison.
— As well as, equally with, no less than. "I have understanding as
well as you." Job xii. 3.
— As yet, until now; up to or at the present time; still; now.
AS
As, n. Etym: [See Ace.]
Defn: An ace. [Obs.] Chaucer. Ambes-as, double aces.
AS
As, n.; pl. Asses. Etym: [L. as. See Ace.]