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 of as to

• regarding
• toward
• as far as
• concerning
• about
• on
• as for
• as regards
• of

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

Both regions are home to countryside retreats that sit just a short drive to Johannesburg and Pretoria, as well as to safari parks where the Big Five roam. — Katie Silcox, Vogue, 21 July 2026

Lowering the barrier to physical AI so that one person can do the work of eight engineers is precisely the kind of change both men would say demands as much attention to who benefits as to what gets built. — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 21 July 2026

There was, however, a sense of bewilderment in Britain as to how things went wrong so quickly. — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

And when having weddings, many go so far as to issue specific dress codes and are angry when these are defied. — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 20 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for as to

• accrue
• ado
• ainu
• aircrew
• airscrew
• anew
• askew
• baboo
• babu
• bamboo
• beaucoup
• bijou

Kids Definition

as to

preposition

1

: with respect to : about

confused as to what happened

2

: according to sense 1

graded as to size