as to

preposition

Synonyms of as tonext
1
: as for, about
at a loss as to how to explain the error
2
: according to, by
graded as to size and color

Examples of as to in a Sentence

I'm in a quandary as to how to deal with the problem.
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Strong winds are occurring but are not so strong as to warrant a High wind warning. Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 27 Dec. 2025 Strong winds are occurring but are not so strong as to warrant a High wind warning. Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 25 Dec. 2025 Meanwhile, the action is so clumsy as to suggest that studio execs should have engaged a second unit to handle the snake-attack scenes. Peter Debruge, Variety, 23 Dec. 2025 Garlow condemned violence against Jewish people, even going so far as to call out people within his own faith who have expressed bigoted beliefs. Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for as to

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of as to was in the 14th century

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“As to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20to. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

as to

preposition
1
: with respect to : about
confused as to what happened
2
: according to sense 1
graded as to size

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