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

• about
• apropos
• apropos of
• as far as
• as for
• as regards
• as respects
• concerning
• of
• on
• regarding
• respecting
• touching
• toward
• 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

Kent State never publicly gave a reason as to why Burns was placed on administrative leave or fired. —Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 19 Apr. 2025

With no answers in Lexington as to why residents weren’t told to leave, The Star spoke with fire departments in pockets of the state, and examined two other gas explosions across Missouri in recent years and how they were handled once leaks were reported. —Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 19 Apr. 2025

Instead of choosing randomly or letting fate decide, players picked their teammates, giving others a clue as to who they could potentially be allied with. —Emily Deletter, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025

The military has not released details as to their exact activities surrounding the accident, as an investigation is ongoing. —Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 18 Apr. 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