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- pronunciation:
- aez
- parts of speech:
- adverb, conjunction, pronoun, preposition
- phrases:
- as good as
| part of speech: |
adverb |
| definition 1: |
equally; to the same extent or degree.
Music is important in a culture, but certainly literature is as important.I felt bad last night, but I don't feel as bad today. |
| definition 2: |
for example; for instance.
Some sports, as baseball, require the use of a bat. |
| definition 3: |
in the way expected or agreed on.
He acted as directed. |
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conjunction |
| definition 1: |
in the same way or manner that; to the same degree that.
She learns as fast as he does.He doesn't love you as I do. |
| definition 2: |
at the moment; when.
One machine stopped as the other started. |
| definition 3: |
during the time that; while.
As I was looking out the window, I saw a rabbit run across the yard.They talked the whole time as the baby slept. |
| definition 4: |
though.
Wicked as he is, we love him still. |
| definition 5: |
because.
As I did not love him, I left him. |
| phrase: |
as good as |
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| part of speech: |
pronoun |
| definition 1: |
that, which, or who (usu. prec. by "such" or "same").
They have the same temperament as their mother has. |
| definition 2: |
a fact that.
As you know, I have resigned. |
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preposition |
| definition: |
in the function or position of.
He is serving as temporary director. |
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