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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 : [ gcide ]
as \as\ ([a^]z), adv. & conj. [OE. as, als, alse, also, al swa,
AS. eal sw[=a], lit. all so; hence, quite so, quite as: cf.
G. als as, than, also so, then. See Also.]
1. Denoting equality or likeness in kind, degree, or manner;
like; similar to; in the same manner with or in which; in
accordance with; in proportion to; to the extent or degree
in which or to which; equally; no less than; as, ye shall
be as gods, knowing good and evil; you will reap as you
sow; do as you are bidden.
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His spiritual attendants adjured him, as he loved
his soul, to emancipate his brethren. --Macaulay.
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Note: As is often preceded by one of the antecedent or
correlative words such, same, so, or as, in expressing
an equality or comparison; as, give us such things as
you please, and so long as you please, or as long as
you please; he is not so brave as Cato; she is as
amiable as she is handsome; come as quickly as
possible. ``Bees appear fortunately to prefer the same
colors as we do.'' --Lubbock. As, in a preceding part
of a sentence, has such or so to answer correlatively
to it; as with the people, so with the priest.
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2. In the idea, character, or condition of, -- limiting the
view to certain attributes or relations; as, virtue
considered as virtue; this actor will appear as Hamlet.
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The beggar is greater as a man, than is the man
merely as a king. --Dewey.
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3. While; during or at the same time that; when; as, he
trembled as he spoke.
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As I return I will fetch off these justices. --Shak.
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4. Because; since; it being the case that.
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As the population of Scotland had been generally
trained to arms . . . they were not indifferently
prepared. --Sir W.
Scott.
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5. Expressing concession. (Often approaching though in
meaning).
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We wish, however, to avail ourselves of the
interest, transient as it may be, which this work
has excited. --Macaulay.
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6. That, introducing or expressing a result or consequence,
after the correlatives so and such. [Obs.]
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I can place thee in such abject state, as help shall
never find thee. --Rowe.
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So as, so that. [Obs.]
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The relations are so uncertain as they require a
great deal of examination. --Bacon.
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7. As if; as though. [Obs. or Poetic]
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He lies, as he his bliss did know. --Waller.
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8. For instance; by way of example; thus; -- used to
introduce illustrative phrases, sentences, or citations.
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9. Than. [Obs. & R.]
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The king was not more forward to bestow favors on
them as they free to deal affronts to others their
superiors. --Fuller.
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10. Expressing a wish. [Obs.] ``As have,''
Note: i. e., may he have. --Chaucer.
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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.
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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 : [ gcide ]
Far \Far\, adv.
1. To a great extent or distance of space; widely; as, we are
separated far from each other.
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2. To a great distance in time from any point; remotely; as,
he pushed his researches far into antiquity.
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3. In great part; as, the day is far spent.
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4. In a great proportion; by many degrees; very much; deeply;
greatly.
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Who can find a virtuous woman ? for her price is far
above rubies. --Prov. xxxi.
10.
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As far as, to the extent, or degree, that. See As far as,
under As.
Far off.
(a) At a great distance, absolutely or relatively.
(b) Distant in sympathy or affection; alienated. ``But
now, in Christ Jesus, ye who some time were far off
are made nigh by the blood of Christ.'' --Eph. ii. 13.
Far other, different by a great degree; not the same; quite
unlike. --Pope.
Far and near, at a distance and close by; throughout a
whole region.
Far and wide, distantly and broadly; comprehensively. ``Far
and wide his eye commands.'' --Milton.
From far, from a great distance; from a remote place.
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Note: Far often occurs in self-explaining compounds, such as
far-extended, far-reaching, far-spread.
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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) : [ web1913 ]
As \As\ ([a^]z), adv. & conj. [OE. as, als, alse, also, al swa,
AS. eal sw[=a], lit. all so; hence, quite so, quite as: cf.
G. als as, than, also so, then. See Also.]
1. Denoting equality or likeness in kind, degree, or manner;
like; similar to; in the same manner with or in which; in
accordance with; in proportion to; to the extent or degree
in which or to which; equally; no less than; as, ye shall
be as gods, knowing good and evil; you will reap as you
sow; do as you are bidden.
His spiritual attendants adjured him, as he loved
his soul, to emancipate his brethren. --Macaulay.
Note: As is often preceded by one of the antecedent or
correlative words such, same, so, or as, in expressing
an equality or comparison; as, give us such things as
you please, and so long as you please, or as long as
you please; he is not so brave as Cato; she is as
amiable as she is handsome; come as quickly as
possible. ``Bees appear fortunately to prefer the same
colors as we do.'' --Lubbock. As, in a preceding part
of a sentence, has such or so to answer correlatively
to it; as with the people, so with the priest.
2. In the idea, character, or condition of, -- limiting the
view to certain attributes or relations; as, virtue
considered as virtue; this actor will appear as Hamlet.
The beggar is greater as a man, than is the man
merely as a king. --Dewey.
3. While; during or at the same time that; when; as, he
trembled as he spoke.
As I return I will fetch off these justices. --Shak.
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,''
Note: 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.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) : [ web1913 ]
Far \Far\, adv.
1. To a great extent or distance of space; widely; as, we are
separated far from each other.
2. To a great distance in time from any point; remotely; as,
he pushed his researches far into antiquity.
3. In great part; as, the day is far spent.
4. In a great proportion; by many degrees; very much; deeply;
greatly.
Who can find a virtuous woman ? for her price is far
above rubies. --Prov. xxxi.
10.
As far as, to the extent, or degree, that. See As far as,
under As.
Far off.
(a) At a great distance, absolutely or relatively.
(b) Distant in sympathy or affection; alienated. ``But
now, in Christ Jesus, ye who some time were far off
are made nigh by the blood of Christ.'' --Eph. ii. 13.
Far other, different by a great degree; not the same; quite
unlike. --Pope.
Far and near, at a distance and close by; throughout a
whole region.
Far and wide, distantly and broadly; comprehensively. ``Far
and wide his eye commands.'' --Milton.
From far, from a great distance; from a remote place.
Note: Far often occurs in self-explaining compounds, such as
far-extended, far-reaching, far-spread.
From Greek Wiktionary: All languages (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-el-ALL-2023-07-27 ]
as far as
Αγγλικά conj.
όσον αφορά
From English Wiktionary: All languages (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-en-ALL-2023-07-27 ]
as far as
conj.
1 (&lit en as far as)
2 To the degree or extent that.
prep.
1 (&lit en as far as)
2 (lb en sometimes proscribed; see usage note) With respect to; as
relates to.
From English Wiktionary: English language only (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-en-en-2023-07-27 ]
as far as
conj.
1 (&lit en as far as)
2 To the degree or extent that.
prep.
1 (&lit en as far as)
2 (lb en sometimes proscribed; see usage note) With respect to; as
relates to.
From English Wiktionary: Western, Greek, and Slavonic languages only (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-en-Western_Greek_Slavonic-2023-07-27 ]
as far as
conj.
1 (&lit en as far as)
2 To the degree or extent that.
prep.
1 (&lit en as far as)
2 (lb en sometimes proscribed; see usage note) With respect to; as
relates to.
From English Wiktionary: Western languages only (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-en-Western-2023-07-27 ]
as far as
conj.
1 (&lit en as far as)
2 To the degree or extent that.
prep.
1 (&lit en as far as)
2 (lb en sometimes proscribed; see usage note) With respect to; as
relates to.
From Swedish Wiktionary: All languages (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-sv-ALL-2023-07-27 ]
as far as
Engelska adv.
såvitt
From English-Czech dicts.info/FreeDict Dictionary ver. 0.1.3 : [ freedict:eng-ces ]
as far as /az fˈɑːɹ az/
pokud
From English-Czech dicts.info/FreeDict Dictionary ver. 0.1.3 : [ freedict:eng-ces ]
as far as /az fˈɑːɹ az/
až k
From English-Czech dicts.info/FreeDict Dictionary ver. 0.1.3 : [ freedict:eng-ces ]
as far as /az fˈɑːɹ az/
až
From English - German Ding/FreeDict dictionary ver. 1.9-fd1 : [ freedict:eng-deu ]
as far as /az fˈɑːɹ az/
bis zu, so weit wie
"as far as I can see" - soweit ich das überblicke
From English - German Ding/FreeDict dictionary ver. 1.9-fd1 : [ freedict:eng-deu ]
as far as /az fˈɑːɹ az/
soviel
Note: wie
Synonyms: so far as, as much as
From English - German Ding/FreeDict dictionary ver. 1.9-fd1 : [ freedict:eng-deu ]
as far as /az fˈɑːɹ az/
soweit
"as far as I can tell" - soweit ich sehe
"as far as I'm concerned" - soweit es mich angeht
Synonyms: so far as, insofar as, in so far as, in as far as
see: As far as I can gather …, be interested in it only insofar (as) it's good for business.
From English - Modern Greek XDXF/FreeDict dictionary ver. 0.1.1 : [ freedict:eng-ell ]
as far as /az fˈɑːɹ az/
ως
From English-suomi FreeDict+WikDict dictionary ver. 2023.05.29 : [ freedict:eng-fin ]
as far as /az fˈɑːɹ az/
niin pitkään kuin
in the scope of
From English-Croatian FreeDict Dictionary ver. 0.2.2 : [ freedict:eng-hrv ]
as far as /az fˈɑːɹ az/
ukoliko
From English-Svenska FreeDict+WikDict dictionary ver. 2023.05.29 : [ freedict:eng-swe ]
as far as /az fˈɑːɹ az/
såvitt
in the scope of
From Stardic English-Chinese Dictionary : [ stardic ]
(表示程度)就…；尽…
From XDICT the English-Chinese dictionary : [ xdict ]
远至…,就…而言,就,到…程度
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