What is the meaning of the word "as"?

Definitions:

  1. to the same degree (often followed by `as') copy to clipboard adverb
    • As he was my best friend, I decided to tell him about the incident. copy to clipboard
  2. to the same degree (often followed by `as') copy to clipboard adverb
    • As is used as a conjunction to indicate the reason or cause of something. copy to clipboard
  3. to the same degree (often followed by `as') copy to clipboard adverb
    • Since I was feeling tired, I decided to take a nap. copy to clipboard
  4. to the same degree (often followed by `as') copy to clipboard adverb
    • Because he was late, we missed the bus. copy to clipboard
  5. to the same degree (often followed by `as') copy to clipboard adverb
    • On account of the rain, the game was cancelled. copy to clipboard
  6. to the same degree (often followed by `as') copy to clipboard adverb
    • Seeing as it was getting late, we decided to leave. copy to clipboard
  7. to the same degree (often followed by `as') copy to clipboard adverb
    • For the reason that she was tired, she went to bed early. copy to clipboard

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