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

Examples of as to in a Sentence

I'm in a quandary as to how to deal with the problem.
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Romania went so far as to suspend the results of its presidential election that handed victory to a right-wing independent last year, citing Russian interference and leading to a second round in which a centrist ultimately won. Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025 This gives me a first-hand perspective as to what gardeners want, what’s worth the money, and what’s worth skipping. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2025 Strong winds are occurring but are not so strong as to warrant a High wind warning. Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 21 Nov. 2025 Pushed to give a more definitive response as to which man was in better shape, the bot picked Musk. Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2025 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 22 Nov. 2025.

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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