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

Countless reasonable arguments can be put forth as to why the Terafab will never come to fruition. —Rob Toews, Forbes.com, 22 June 2026

How often The history of disasters offers us clues as to where the next one may hit. —Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 21 June 2026

Some confusion remained Saturday as to the terms of the settlement with the state, how close the parties are to that settlement and how much of the city’s street art would be removed under that agreement. —Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2026

The Heritage Foundation argued that there was significant public interest in releasing all the tapes to provide transparency as to why Hur declined to file criminal charges against Biden in the classified documents case. —Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 19 June 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