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

Someone who has made speeding so routine as to get a ticket on average every 2½ days over an entire year is not going to stop on their own. —New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026

After shooting, there was initial confusion as to what had happened before journalists were able to reach their news outlets to report the details of what unfolded. —Brian Steinberg, Variety, 26 Apr. 2026

Handcycle and wheelchair athletes were notified by email as to where to arrive. —Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026

In a conference call with reporters after his selection, Willis offered a hint as to why the 49ers could have a pipeline to the Huskies. —Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 26 Apr. 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