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

Provost has pledged to use those lessons learned, with labor unions awaiting details as to whether this will have implications for jobs in France. —Albertina Torsoli, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026

Trump administration officials have said that the matter is under investigation and that no determination has been made as to who was responsible for the strike. —Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026

There's also was no analysis that the Doge folks did in Florida as to where that money was spent or how it was being spent, rather than I was being sent to provide new services. —March 8, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026

Instructions as to where to mail it are labeled on the form by state. —Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 7 Mar. 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