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

After former parent Discovery Communications merged with WarnerMedia in 2022, the new parent looked at combining Discovery+ with HBO Max and went so far as to rebrand the latter as Max to reflect a broader content offering. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026

Since diesel is used to transport a broad range of goods as well as to harvest crops, its rising cost tends to trickle throughout the economy, boosting prices. — Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026

But the other reactions were all over the place as to how people interpreted the movie. — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 12 Oct. 2026

If Moton is ready to play and Freeling indeed heals from his knee injury, the Panthers now have a decision to make as to who will start. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 12 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