as to

preposition

Synonyms of as tonext
1
: as for, about
at a loss as to how to explain the error
2
: according to, by
graded as to size and color

Examples of as to in a Sentence

I'm in a quandary as to how to deal with the problem.
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Strong winds are occurring but are not so strong as to warrant a High wind warning. Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 Jan. 2026 Please consult your local burn permitting authorities as to whether burning is allowed. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 Jan. 2026 Insurers are generally the ones who make the final determination as to whether something like an undeclared act of war or civil unrest has occurred, French said. Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2026 His disappearance prompted a search from the Gardner Police Department and volunteers, who have searched the woods near the hospital and parts of a nearby lake in order to find clues as to what may have happened to him. Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for as to

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of as to was in the 14th century

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“As to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20to. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

as to

preposition
1
: with respect to : about
confused as to what happened
2
: according to sense 1
graded as to size

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