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

ChatGPT had been linked to the FSU shooting, as well as to a Cybertruck bombing in Las Vegas, and British Columbia alleged that the Tumbler Ridge shooter should’ve been flagged as threatening as the users in those cases. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2026

What drew so many people to these concerts, as well as to recent stadium shows in London and Paris this fall, was a sense of nostalgia and a perception of scarcity. — Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026

The question as to whether an object is moving or stationary in itself is meaningless. — Literary Hub, 21 Sep. 2026

Reformers may disagree as to whether Bernardo Arévalo made the most of the opportunity he was given. — Will Freeman, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 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