As

Webster's Dictionary of the English Language

·noun An Ace.

II. As ·adv & ·conj As if; as though.

III. As ·adv & ·conj Expressing a wish.

IV. As ·adv & ·conj Than.

V. As ·adv & ·conj Because; since; it being the case that.

VI. As ·adv & ·conj Expressing concession. (Often approaching though in meaning).

VII. As ·adv & ·conj While; during or at the same time that; when; as, he trembled as he spoke.

VIII. As ·adv & ·conj That, introducing or expressing a result or consequence, after the correlatives so and such.

IX. As ·noun A Roman weight, answering to the libra or pound, equal to nearly eleven ounces Troy weight. It was divided into twelve ounces.

X. As ·adv & ·conj For instance; by way of example; thus;

— used to introduce illustrative phrases, sentences, or citations.

XI. As ·adv & ·conj 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.

XII. As ·noun A Roman copper coin, originally of a pound weight (12 oz.); but reduced, after the first Punic war, to two ounces; in the second Punic war, to one ounce; and afterwards to half an Ounce.

XIII. As ·adv & ·conj 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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