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

The lack of body cameras for these Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents raises questions as to the pace and status of that national effort. — Holmes Lybrand, CNN Money, 14 July 2026

Crews will work on phase during the day as to not disturb the nearby residences. — Laura Horne july 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026

Created by Ellis and Ryan Murphy, The Shards is loosely based on Ellis’s own high-school years at an elite private school, going so far as to have the central character be named, well, Bret Easton Ellis. — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 14 July 2026

Anne Hathaway, however, who spent several months with him on the set of The Odyssey, took it a step further, going so far as to describe him not as her dream partner, but as her ideal son. — Alessia Ferri, Vanity Fair, 13 July 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