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

Synonyms

• about
• apropos
• apropos of
• as far as
• as for
• as regards
• as respects
• concerning
• of
• on
• regarding
• respecting
• touching
• toward
• towards

Examples of as to in a Sentence

I'm in a quandary as to how to deal with the problem.

Recent Examples on the Web

The Fed’s mandate is to strike a balance between keeping rates high enough to control inflation yet not so high as to damage the job market. —Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 29 May 2024

How To Serve Peach Milkshake These peach milkshakes are best enjoyed immediately after making so as to have the ideal thickness and consistency. —Julia Levy, Southern Living, 29 May 2024

The strike came two days after the International Court of Justice issued a ruling that many interpreted as ordering Israel to halt its operations so as to save civilians. —Ethan Bronner / Bloomberg, TIME, 27 May 2024

The Republican was so bold as to hold a campaign rally that drew thousands in the South Bronx, a heavily Hispanic and black area where Republicans may be rumored to exist but are rarely actually seen. —Rich Lowry, National Review, 24 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

as to

preposition

1

: with respect to : about

confused as to what happened

2

: according to sense 1

graded as to size