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

Now, any guess as to what the HUT/usage rate was during Fox’s Feb. 9 broadcast of Super Bowl LIX, a game that served up some 114.1 million traditional TV impressions? —Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 11 July 2025

Now, with the federal tax bill passed, Foster said there’s still some uncertainty as to when the changes officially go into effect. —Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2025

Much experimentation has been done with this tree but its custard-like pulp is so soft as to limit its commercial application due to fruit damage sustained during shipping and handling. —Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 10 July 2025

Strong winds are occurring but are not so strong as to warrant a High wind warning. —Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 10 July 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