ஆங்கிலம்

as

gb/ˈæz/ us/ˈæz/
A2 ஆங்கிலம்
~ 100
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
conjunction A2 relation
1

In the way or to the degree that

Used to say how something happens or how much it happens.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: [something] happens as [clause]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'as' with 'like' when comparing actions; 'as' is followed by a clause, while 'like' is followed by a noun or pronoun.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
in the way that (More formal and explicit phrase conveying the same meaning.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
as fast as |as soon as |as far as
கருப்பொருள்கள்
daily life |communication |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • Do as I say, not as I do.
  • She sang as if no one was listening.
  • As you know, the meeting has been postponed.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • Please do it as I showed you.
  • He runs as fast as his brother.
  • As we talked, it started to rain.
conjunction B1 relation
2

Because; since

Used to give the reason for something.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: as [clause], [main clause]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Sometimes learners confuse this with 'while' meaning 'during'. Here, 'as' means 'because'.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
since (Slightly more formal but similar in meaning.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
as it was raining |as you were late
கருப்பொருள்கள்
daily life |communication |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • As it was getting late, we decided to leave.
  • I didn’t call her, as I didn’t have her number.
  • As you were out, I left a message.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • As it was dark, we went home.
  • I stayed inside as it was cold.
  • She went to bed early as she was tired.
preposition A2 relation
3

In the role or function of

Used to say what job, role, or purpose someone or something has.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: as [role/function]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'as' with 'like'; 'as' shows actual role, while 'like' shows similarity.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
in the capacity of (More formal and less common.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
work as a teacher |serve as an example
கருப்பொருள்கள்
work |daily life |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • She works as a nurse.
  • Think of it as a challenge.
  • He served as president for four years.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • I work as a driver.
  • He acts as my guide.
  • She uses her phone as a camera.
adverb A2 relation
4

To the same degree or amount

Used to say that two things are equal in some way.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: as [adjective/adverb] as [something]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes omit the second 'as' in comparisons ('He is tall as me' instead of 'He is as tall as me').
இணைச்சொற்கள்
equally ('Equally' is more formal and less idiomatic in this structure.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
less than (Indicates a lower degree rather than equality.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
as tall as |as quickly as
கருப்பொருள்கள்
daily life |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • He is as tall as his father.
  • The test was not as hard as I expected.
  • She can run as fast as you.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • My house is as big as yours.
  • He is as smart as his sister.
  • The car is not as new as mine.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
as
IPA
GB/ˈæz/
US/ˈæz/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
as (1 அசை)
Stress on 1st syllable (as)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Noun
  • Base: as
  • Plural: ases
சொல் குடும்பம்
Forms
ases noun
Advanced or less common
whereas conjunction B2
சொற்றொடர்கள்

as soon as

1
/ˈæz sˈun ˈæz/
fixed phrase

Immediately after something happens

Right after something happens.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • Call me as soon as you arrive.
  • I’ll let you know as soon as I finish.

as well as

1
/ˈæz wˈɛl ˈæz/
fixed phrase

In addition to something

Also; in addition to.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • She plays the piano as well as the guitar.
  • The job requires skill as well as experience.

as if

1
/ˈæz ˈɪf/
fixed phrase

In a way suggesting something unreal or imagined

In a way that makes it seem like something is true, even if it’s not.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • She talks as if she knows everything.
  • He looks as if he hasn’t slept in days.
  • He looked at me as if I were crazy.
  • She talks to him as if he were a child.

as long as

1
/ˈæz lˈɔŋ ˈæz/
fixed phrase

Only if; during the time that

Only if something happens, or during the time something happens.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • You can borrow my bike as long as you bring it back by tomorrow.
  • As long as we keep working hard, we will succeed.

as long as

2
/ˈæz lˈɔŋ ˈæz/
fixed phrase

Provided that; during the time that something lasts

If something happens; or during the time something happens.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • You can borrow it as long as you bring it back tomorrow.
  • I’ll stay here as long as you need me.

as far as I know

1
/ˈæz fˈɑɹ ˈæz ˈaɪ nˈoʊ/
fixed phrase

To the best of my knowledge

From what I know; based on my information.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • As far as I know, they are still together.
  • As far as I know, there’s no meeting today.

as far as I know

2
/ˈæz fˈɑɹ ˈæz ˈaɪ nˈoʊ/
fixed phrase

To my knowledge; based on what I know now

Based on what I know right now.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • As far as I know, she’s still in Paris.
  • As far as I know, this is the last train.

as far as I know

3
/ˈæz fˈɑɹ ˈæz ˈaɪ nˈoʊ/
fixed phrase

according to what I know now

You say this to show you are telling what you know, but it might not be complete or correct.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • As far as I know, they’re still together.
  • As far as I know, the meeting is at 10.

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