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 Bulldogs held two intense scrimmages in hopes of getting better clarity as to where things stand with the roster. — Connor Riley, AJC.com, 1 Sep. 2026

These folks are good-natured and well-intentioned, but don’t seem to have a clue as to how their conduct left us exhausted and feeling ignored. — Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026

Robert Ladd as to the gang ties of Davis and his compatriots. — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

There was a little confusion as to whether or not the match was really over, but when the bell rang, fans booed loudly. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 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