American English
/æz/
One syllable.
used to say what job, role, or function someone or something has
“As” is pronounced “az” (/æz/) when said alone, at the end of a phrase, or when you emphasize it. In natural connected speech, it is usually reduced to “uhz” (/əz/).
used to say what job, role, or function someone or something has
She works as a nurse.
He used the box as a table.
Use as for a real job or function. Use like for a comparison.
work as · serve as · act as · use as
as + job or role
use + object + as + function
in the way that something is done
Please do as I asked.
Arrange the chairs as I showed you.
as usual · as expected · as planned
do + as + subject + verb
as + subject + verb, + clause
because something is true
As it was late, we went home.
We stayed inside as it was raining.
At the start of a sentence, this meaning introduces a reason. Spanish often uses como in this position.
as + subject + verb, + clause
clause + as + subject + verb
while something is happening
As I opened the door, the phone rang.
She listened to music as she cleaned.
This meaning is close to while. Use while when you want the time meaning to be very clear.
as + subject + verb, + clause
clause + as + subject + verb
immediately when something happens
Send me a message as soon as you arrive.
in addition to; and also
The course covers grammar as well as vocabulary.
for example
Choose a simple fruit, such as an apple or a banana.