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 that belong to the United States in the South Pacific east of Samoa
A group of islands in the Pacific that form a United States territory called American Samoa
Idioms
In the current situation, especially when things are different from what was expected
- NSFW
A state of great excitement and happiness, sometimes from drinking alcohol or taking drugs
- Informal
Something you say when you do not know the answer any more than the other person does
- Informal
Too much alcohol makes a person very unsteady and unable to think clearly
Compounds
- Formal
A student loan plan that limits monthly payments to part of your income and may forgive the rest after years
- Specialized
A record that shows the final design and changes made when a building is finished
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.