Definition of as:

part of speech: noun

The anc. Roman pound, consisting of twelve parts or ounces.

part of speech: adverb, preposition, conjunction

Signifying agreement in manner in general; likeness of manner; for example; equally.

Usage examples:

• " I- we haven't thought so far ahead as that," she said. in "".

• Wantele did not look at her as he spoke. Marie Belloc Lowndes in "Jane Oglander".

• " That's as it was the night she sat there and passed away," said the Doctor. Charles Weathers Bump in "The Mermaid of Druid Lake and Other Stories".

• I will certainly do as you wish. Marie Belloc Lowndes in "Jane Oglander".