as for

preposition

: with regard to : concerning

as for the others, they'll arrive later

Synonyms

• regarding
• concerning
• about
• on
• with respect to
• of
• with regard to
• towards
• as respects
• as to
• as regards
• toward

Examples of as for in a Sentence

as for the others, let them get their own dinner

Recent Examples on the Web

In the tradition of Watership Down (but less traumatizing), Don Bluth’s film is as much for adults as for kids. —Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 13 Sep. 2025

Here’s a look at the other five days of triple digit heat this summer: July 30- 101 degrees July 31- 104 degrees Aug. 18- 101 degrees Aug. 19- 103 degrees Aug. 28- 100 degrees There are a couple factors as for why the Metroplex had a cooler summer this year. —Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2025

His average tier vote dropped a full point from last year, which was more than twice as large a drop as for any other player — ex-Giants quarterback and current Colts signal-caller Daniel Jones fell by nearly one-half tier. —Mike Sando, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025

As famous for his many cross-cultural collaborations as for his playing, Ma's recordings have won 19 Grammy Awards. —Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 19 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for as for

• abhor
• abor
• adore
• afore
• ardour
• ashore
• backdoor
• before
• bookstore
• candour
• centaur
• claymore

Kids Definition

as for

preposition

: concerning

as for me