as to

preposition

1
: as for, about
at a loss as to how to explain the error
2
: according to, by
graded as to size and color

Examples of as to in a Sentence

I'm in a quandary as to how to deal with the problem.
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The fit of the Hi-X20 is comfortable and just firm enough to stay in place but not so tight as to feel uncomfortable. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 However, the showrunner can only guess as to which Marvel property will resume this storyline. Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024 House Freedom Caucus Chair Andy Harris (R-Md.) went so far as to suggest that North Carolina legislators consider unilaterally picking their winner of their state's electors. Andrew Solender, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024 Once identified, the U.S. might go so far as to fire precise nukes at the three locations. Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for as to 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of as to was in the 14th century

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“As to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20to. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

as to

preposition
1
: with respect to : about
confused as to what happened
2
: according to sense 1
graded as to size

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