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

The premiums charged were not actuarially determined, similar insurance options were available more cheaply on the open insurance market, the premiums were not negotiated at arm's length, and the taxpayer's operating business was motivated to pay higher premiums so as to realize greater deductions. —Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026

The instructions are crystal clear as to exactly where the centerline must be. —Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026

Even the Celtics wouldn’t have stooped so low as to try to enact a ban on an opposing team’s fans. —Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 9 May 2026

Like clockwork, the government filed a notice of appeal on the CIT decision Friday, alleviating any mystery as to its intent to seek an alternate outcome. —Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 8 May 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