as

ad., conj.

1.

In the manner that.

2.

Like, similar to, for example, of the same kind with, in the same manner with.

3.

Viewed like, taken in the character of, considered in the state of.

4.

While, during the time that, at the same time that.

5.

Because, since, for the reason that.

6.

To the degree that, in the same proportion that.

7.

Being of the kind which, being of the class who.