| as a matter of fact |
actually; in fact (often used when the information that follows will be surprising to the listener or a rejection of what was said previously.) |
| as a whole |
when regarded in entirety. |
| as far as |
to the extent that. |
| as good as |
essentially equal to; practically the same as. |
| as if |
how it would be if. |
| as long as |
on the condition that; provided that. [3 definitions] |
| as of |
beginning on; from. |
| as regards |
in reference to; in relation to. |
| as soon as |
no later than the time that, or immediately after the moment that. |
| as soon as possible |
within the shortest amount of time possible. |
| as such |
in itself. |
| as the crow flies |
in the straightest route. |
| as though |
as if. |
| as to |
with regard to; concerning. [2 definitions] |
| as usual |
in the usual way; as always. |
| as well |
in addition; also; too. |
| as well as |
and also; and moreover. [2 definitions] |
| as yet |
up until now; up to this point. |
| blind as a bat |
barely able to see. |
| cool as a cucumber |
showing no trace of anxiety or vulnerability. |