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1. adverb /æz,əz/

a) To such an extent or degree.

You’re not as tall as I am.

b) In the manner specified.

Its not as well-made, but its twice as expensive.

2. conjunction /æz,əz/

a) In the same way that; according to what.

As you wish, my lord!

b) At the same instant that; when.

As I came in, she flew.

3. preposition /æz,əz/

In the role of.

You are not as tall as me.

4. noun /æz,əz/

a) A libra.

b) Any of several coins of Rome, coined in bronze or later copper; or the equivalent value.