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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No specifics were given as to the nature of the injury. Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 24 July 2025 The Blueprint even goes so far as to blackmail the counties. Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 24 July 2025 And when opening night comes, there should be no question as to who is in the Knicks’ starting five — and why Brown chose those men for the job. Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 23 July 2025 Two others involved in the case are also facing charges, one of whom worked at the maison and allegedly alerted Bei W. as to when items become available in the proper price range for the scheme, according to prosecutors. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 23 July 2025 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 29 Jul. 2025.

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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