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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

Examples of as to in a Sentence

I'm in a quandary as to how to deal with the problem.
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Over the first four seasons, Karen is constantly being kept in the dark as to what’s going on with her children and with Hawkins in general. Kate Aurthur, Variety, 28 Nov. 2025 Although there isn't solid evidence as to why insomnia may occur, some researchers think the issue may be due to hormone shifts that may occur during initial ketosis. Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 28 Nov. 2025 After audiences lashed out on social media at Rita Ora's Thanksgiving Day Parade set in 2018, singer John Legend posted an explanation as to why stars don't actually sing while riding on floats. Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Nov. 2025 Three people from a contractor hired to carry out renovations have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter, amid questions as to whether building materials failed to meet safety standards and helped spread the fire. Peter Guo, NBC news, 27 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for as to

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of as to was in the 14th century

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“As to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20to. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

as to

preposition
1
: with respect to : about
confused as to what happened
2
: according to sense 1
graded as to size

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