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AS

AS

6.1
A group of islands in the South Pacific that belong to the United States
  • proper noun
  • /eɪ ɛs/
: Samoa Americana
  • Parents were taught to implement instructional strategies with their child with AS for 16 to 18 weeks to enhance the child's use of gestures.

Examples

  • AS is a beautiful United States territory located in the AS Pacific Ocean.

  • Individuals with AS in these studies provided object names, commented, and imitated at lower rates than they requested and protested.

    Academic text (2013)
  • Many people in the autism community, specifically those with AS, are bringing this issue to the forefront.

    Blog text (16)
  • Adam received the AS diagnosis at 11 months of age following medical support subsequent to seizure activity.

    Academic text (2013)
  • A third participant was undergoing assessment for AS, but as such, did not meet the inclusion criteria for this review.

    Academic text (2014)
  • Many tourists visit AS each year to enjoy its stunning landscapes and warm climate.

  • In AS, the local culture is vibrant and is reflected in the festivals celebrated by the residents.

Synonyms

3 3.7

A group of islands that belong to the United States in the South Pacific east of Samoa

emphasizes location as the eastern part of the Samoan island group
4.5

A group of islands in the Pacific that form a United States territory called American Samoa

has the same meaning but uses the more common name

Idioms

∞ 1.0

To add another thing or idea

∞ 2.1

In a way that makes something seem true though it may not be

∞ 1.0

Right after something happens

∞ 1.0

During the time that something happens or is true

∞ 1.0

In the same way as another action

738 1.0

Tell someone that they already know this

656 4.1

In its current condition without repairs or guarantee

433 1.0

Starting from a particular date, time or event

To say that something is true, often when it is surprising

393 1.0

In the normal way people expect in that situation

352 3.7

In the current situation, especially when things are different from what was expected

267 3.2

At the same moment that something else happens

As quickly as you can without delay

216 1.0

One action happens at the same time as another

213 3.5

Considering all parts together

To say what you think

As far as you can

122 1.5

To give another name for a person or thing

121 3.5

As much as something is true or known

as yet
  • Formal
86 3.5

Up to the present time, often used when something has not happened

Normal work or operations that continue despite problems

as follows
  • Formal
71 1.0

To show a list or explanation that comes next

64 2.3

Together, all people act or decide as one

as it were
  • Formal
63 6.9

To say something is not exact but gives a useful example

62 2.5

In the same way as someone or something

As much as you can

45 1.5

When it is necessary

39 2.8

Usually in most cases

31 7.6

Even if that is true, it does not change what happens next

29 5.6

To show that a phrase is not meant exactly but is a common way to say something

29 2.3

Only when needed

sure as shit
  • Offensive
24 9.9

You can be certain it is true

21 3.5

Recently, in the past few weeks or months

20 6.2

To politely ask someone to do something

12 5.4

Happens by chance in a lucky, helpful way

12 9.0

A state of great excitement and happiness, sometimes from drinking alcohol or taking drugs

inasmuch as
  • Formal
12 6.6

To give a reason, like because

tough as nails
  • Informal
11 7.1

Someone who can deal with hard things and stay calm

hot as hell
  • Informal
9 7.5

Very hot in a way that feels uncomfortable

thick as thieves
  • Informal
8 7.4

Very close friends who share secrets and help each other

Done regularly without extra thought

7 3.5

Saying one thing has many different kinds like another

as all get-out
  • Informal
7 9.9

A very informal phrase people use to mean extremely

7 2.7

To give someone something special as a reward

fit as a fiddle
  • Informal
7 4.2

In very good health and full of energy

Something you say when you do not know the answer any more than the other person does

quiet as a mouse
  • Informal
5 5.8

Very quiet so no one notices you

smart as a whip
  • Informal
5 7.0

Very quick to understand things and find answers

sharp as a tack
  • Informal
5 6.7

Able to understand new things very quickly

Respond to an attack or criticism with equal force

easy as pie
  • Informal
5 1.7

Very easy to do with little skill

drunk as a skunk
  • Informal
4 8.9

Too much alcohol makes a person very unsteady and unable to think clearly

Compounds

∞ 1.0

In addition to something else

1 7.7

Careful action that avoids sudden changes or risks

1 5.6

A name a business uses that is not its legal name

1 4.1

A student loan plan that limits monthly payments to part of your income and may forgive the rest after years

A way of doing things that uses people or resources only when needed

1 4.3

A system that takes income tax from workers' pay before they receive it

People can do what they want without rules or plans

as-built document
  • Specialized
7.9

A record that shows the final design and changes made when a building is finished

Surface Forms

AS main

Etymology

AS is an abbreviation for American Samoa, the United States territory in the Samoa islands. A helpful way to remember it is to read AS as 'America's Samoa', with A for 'American' and S for 'Samoa', which shows it is the part of Samoa connected to the United States.