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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Strong winds are occurring but are not so strong as to warrant a High wind warning. Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2025 No time has been given as to when the tracks will re-open or when services will resume. Michelle Deal-Zimmerman, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2025 So whenever Seth Rollins inevitably becomes world champion, WWE will need to come up with a storyline reason as to why Punk was incapacitated. Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025 No premiere date or further information was provided as to who would be appearing in the special. Joe Otterson, Variety, 12 May 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 19 May. 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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