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

We are limited only by our imagination as to the best use of this wonderful site. —Arkansas Online, 16 Feb. 2026

Strong winds are occurring but are not so strong as to warrant a High wind warning. —Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026

At City Hall, both supporters and critics of Bass have been retracing recent events, looking for clues as to how things went wrong. —Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026

Strong winds are occurring but are not so strong as to warrant a High wind warning. —Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 Feb. 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