How to Use "As" with Example Sentences

as (adv): to the same amount, size, or degree

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Used with adjectives:

"His hands are twice as long."
(long, fat, big, large)

"Your soup is as good as my mother's."
(good, tasty, delicious, bad)

"She is as tall as her brother."
(tall, big, smart, athletic, talented)

as (conj): in comparison; while

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Example sentences:

"I am happy as I can be."

"My parents wrapped my presents as I was sleeping."

"We hid in the basement as the tornado hit our house."

"As your mother, I know what is best for you."

"As your teacher, I think you should be reading higher level books."

"As your coach, I think you have great potential to be a star athlete."