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

Unlike the last travel shock—the COVID pandemic—there isn’t a clear signal as to when things will get back to normal. — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2026

But his government’s introduction of a short-term petrol price discount this month to counter rising costs driven by the Iran war has reignited the debate as to whether a subsidy would make a more lasting return. — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026

Still, there’s no solid definite word as to who might fill Lin’s vacancy. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2026

Officials at Costa Mesa Fire Department did not immediately respond to questions as to whether other vehicles were damaged in the fire. — Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 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