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aspreposition
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JOB OR USE
A2used to describe the job, role or purpose that someone or something has
- She works as a teacher.
- We used the box as a table.
WHEN YOUNG
B1used to talk about a time in someone's life
- As a child, I lived by the sea.
- As a student, he had very little money.
asconjunction
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WHILE
A2during the time when something is happening
- The phone rang as I was leaving.
- As she grew older, she became more patient.
BECAUSE
B1used to give the reason for something
- As it was raining, we stayed at home.
- I'll go first, as I know the way.
IN THE SAME WAY
B1in the same way that something happens or is done
- Do it as I showed you.
- As I expected, the shop was closed.
asadverb
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A2used in comparisons to say that two things are equal in some way
- He's as tall as his father.
- Come as quickly as you can.
- This film isn't as good as the book.