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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Our brains evolve against friction, which means challenges that are difficult enough to promote growth but not so overwhelming as to cause surrender. Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025 Newsweek has contacted Schumer's office via email to enquire as to whether any proposals have been put to Republicans. Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025 Details as to the plot of the film, in early development, are under wraps. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025 Crucially, however, the six commitments aren’t so sweeping as to let any ideological camel peek its nose under the tent. Big Think, 11 Sep. 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 13 Sep. 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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