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

Strong winds are occurring but are not so strong as to warrant a High wind warning. —Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 19 Apr. 2026

Estimates vary as to how much is left. —The Week Uk, TheWeek, 19 Apr. 2026

Today, Sanjar and Cove hope to catch, collar and release as many of North America’s only marsupial as possible, so as to have at least 40 collared animals in the field by summer’s peak. —Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026

Klymenko said the shooter was born in 1968 but gave no further details as to his identity. —ABC News, 18 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