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

• regarding
• as far as
• concerning
• about
• on
• as respects
• as for
• as regards
• of
• towards

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 Wall Street Journal reports that Moderna went so far as to merge its technology and HR departments, creating 3,000 GPTs while restructuring roles with regulatory oversight. —Steven Wolfe Pereira, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025

The president on Saturday night went so far as to threaten to back a primary challenger against him next year. —Al Weaver, The Hill, 29 June 2025

Since sharing her story, Casey told Newsweek that many people have been so generous as to buy toys for Josiah's upcoming fifth birthday. —Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025

Articles discussing the report offer lots of different answers as to why this happiness gap exists: better health care, high-trust culture, less pressure to excel academically. —Mary Frances Ruskell, CNN Money, 29 June 2025

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