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    as , adv. & conj. [OE. as, als, alse, also, al swa, AS. eal swā, lit. all so; hence, quite so, quite as: cf. G. als as, than, also so, then. See Also.]
    1. Denoting equality or likeness in kind, degree, or manner; like; similar to; in the same manner with or in which; in accordance with; in proportion to; to the extent or degree in which or to which; equally; no less than; as, ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil; you will reap as you sow; do as you are bidden.
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      His spiritual attendants adjured him, as he loved his soul, to emancipate his brethren.
      Macaulay.

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      ☞ As is often preceded by one of the antecedent or correlative words such, same, so, or as, in expressing an equality or comparison; as, give us such things as you please, and so long as you please, or as long as you please; he is not so brave as Cato; she is as amiable as she is handsome; come as quickly as possible. “Bees appear fortunately to prefer the same colors as we do.” Lubbock. As, in a preceding part of a sentence, has such or so to answer correlatively to it; as with the people, so with the priest.
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    2. In the idea, character, or condition of, -- limiting the view to certain attributes or relations; as, virtue considered as virtue; this actor will appear as Hamlet.
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      The beggar is greater as a man, than is the man merely as a king.
      Dewey.

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    3. While; during or at the same time that; when; as, he trembled as he spoke.
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      As I return I will fetch off these justices.
      Shak.

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    4. Because; since; it being the case that.
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      As the population of Scotland had been generally trained to arms . . . they were not indifferently prepared.
      Sir W. Scott.

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      [See Synonym under Because.]
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    5. Expressing concession. (Often approaching though in meaning).
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      We wish, however, to avail ourselves of the interest, transient as it may be, which this work has excited.
      Macaulay.

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    6. That, introducing or expressing a result or consequence, after the correlatives so and such. [Obs.]
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      I can place thee in such abject state, as help shall never find thee.
      Rowe.

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      So as, so that. [Obs.]
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      The relations are so uncertain as they require a great deal of examination.
      Bacon.

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    7. As if; as though. [Obs. or Poetic]
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      He lies, as he his bliss did know.
      Waller.

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    8. For instance; by way of example; thus; -- used to introduce illustrative phrases, sentences, or citations.
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    9. Than. [Obs. & R.]
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      The king was not more forward to bestow favors on them as they free to deal affronts to others their superiors.
      Fuller.

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    10. Expressing a wish. [Obs.] “As have,” i. e., may he have.
      Chaucer.

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      As . . as. See So . . as, under So. -- As far as, to the extent or degree. “As far as can be ascertained.” Macaulay. -- As far forth as, as far as. [Obs.] Chaucer. -- As for, or As to, in regard to; with respect to. -- As good as, not less than; not falling short of. -- As good as one's word, faithful to a promise. -- As if, or As though, of the same kind, or in the same condition or manner, that it would be if. -- As it were (as if it were), a qualifying phrase used to apologize for or to relieve some expression which might be regarded as inappropriate or incongruous; in a manner. -- As now, just now. [Obs.] Chaucer. -- As swythe, as quickly as possible. [Obs.] Chaucer. -- As well, also; too; besides. Addison. -- As well as, equally with, no less than. “I have understanding as well as you.” Job xii. 3. -- As yet, until now; up to or at the present time; still; now.
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    Far, adv.
    1. To a great extent or distance of space; widely; as, we are separated far from each other.
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    2. To a great distance in time from any point; remotely; as, he pushed his researches far into antiquity.
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    3. In great part; as, the day is far spent.
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    4. In a great proportion; by many degrees; very much; deeply; greatly.
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      Who can find a virtuous woman ? for her price is far above rubies.
      Prov. xxxi. 10.

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      As far as, to the extent, or degree, that. See As far as, under As. -- Far off. (a) At a great distance, absolutely or relatively. (b) Distant in sympathy or affection; alienated. “But now, in Christ Jesus, ye who some time were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ.” Eph. ii. 13. -- Far other, different by a great degree; not the same; quite unlike. Pope. -- Far and near, at a distance and close by; throughout a whole region. -- Far and wide, distantly and broadly; comprehensively. “Far and wide his eye commands.” Milton. -- From far, from a great distance; from a remote place.
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      ☞ Far often occurs in self-explaining compounds, such as far-extended, far-reaching, far-spread.
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