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used to compare or show a role or time
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as with Russian translation
as usage examples
Как солнце садилось, мы пошли домой.
As the sun set, we went home.
Мы ушли рано, так как уже темнело.
We left early, as it was getting dark.
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as synonyms
What's the difference between as / like / when / while / since / because
The same word; used for comparison, role, or time.
She works as a teacher.
Она работает как учительница.
He swims like a fish.
Он плавает как рыба.
Call me when you arrive.
Позвони мне, когда приедешь.
She read while he cooked.
Она читала, пока он готовил.
I have lived here since 2020.
Я живу здесь с 2020 года.
I stayed home because it was raining.
Я остался дома, потому что шёл дождь.
Used to describe something that seems true, but may not be true.
He acts as if he knows everything.
Он ведёт себя так, как будто всё знает.
Very similar to 'as if'; used for imagined or unreal comparison.
She looked as though she had seen a ghost.
Она выглядела так, будто увидела привидение.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.

В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
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В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
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How to pronounce as and what this word means
as translation: как. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce as
/æz/
as translation
как
as examples
As the sun set, we went home.
as transcription
/æz/, /æz/
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as meaning: what does it mean?
used to compare or show a role or time
as pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
as is pronounced as /æz/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
as definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
As the sun set, we went home. Translation: Как солнце садилось, мы пошли домой.
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