AS
- proper noun
- /eɪ ɛs/
- 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
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AS is a beautiful United States territory located in the AS Pacific Ocean.
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Individuals with AS in these studies provided object names, commented, and imitated at lower rates than they requested and protested.
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Many people in the autism community, specifically those with AS, are bringing this issue to the forefront.
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Adam received the AS diagnosis at 11 months of age following medical support subsequent to seizure activity.
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A third participant was undergoing assessment for AS, but as such, did not meet the inclusion criteria for this review.
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Many tourists visit AS each year to enjoy its stunning landscapes and warm climate.
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In AS, the local culture is vibrant and is reflected in the festivals celebrated by the residents.
Synonyms
A group of islands in the Pacific that form a United States territory called American Samoa
A group of islands that belong to the United States in the South Pacific east of Samoa
Idioms
In the current situation, especially when things are different from what was expected
- Informal
Decide or think of things during a situation without planning ahead
- NSFW
A state of great excitement and happiness, sometimes from drinking alcohol or taking drugs
- Informal
Too much alcohol makes a person very unsteady and unable to think clearly
A distance measured in a straight line between two places rather than by road
- Informal
To respond equally strongly when someone attacks or criticizes you
Compounds
- Specialized
A record that shows the final design and changes made when a building is finished
- Formal
A student loan plan that limits monthly payments to part of your income and may forgive the rest after years
Surface Forms
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.