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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Debate rages on in Pennsylvania as to whether the Eagles offense is too predictable, or simply ineffective after the Eagles lost their second straight game last week, an embarrassing defeat at the hands of the Giants on Thursday Night Football. Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 17 Oct. 2025 And when the movie’s love interest Elizabeth, played by Mia Goth, goes so far as to find the creature attractive — jealousy is the last straw that breaks the camel’s back. Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025 For each charge, a county website listed a September 2019 date as to when each violation is alleged to have occurred. Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 17 Oct. 2025 Anything else should be treated as the equivalent of the God-of-the-gaps argument, and what follows is an explanation as to why. Big Think, 16 Oct. 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 20 Oct. 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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