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Uses of ‘as’ – ( Different Parts of Speech )

‘As’ can be used as an adverb, preposition and conjunction.



1 . Adverb –

In this case ‘as’ is used before adjectives or adverbs –

Example – I like Biryani very much but I don’t like fried rice as much.

Please take necessary steps as early as possible.



2. Preposition – In this case, it appears before a Noun or Pronoun in a sentence.



i. My father worked as a teacher.  

( Function)

ii. This story is known as an epic.
( Characteristic )

iii. This paper can be used as evidence .
( Purpose )

iv. The coach guides him as his father.
( Similarity )




3. Conjunction –

i . Expressing reason –

As you were late, I started the job.


ii. Expressing result –

The man was so rigid as to disagree.

iii. Expressing comparison –

He did the job as his client ordered.

iv. Expressing simultaneity –

Our teacher scolded us as we were talking.

v. Expressing contrast –

Late as he is, he is still wasting time.