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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Kent State never publicly gave a reason as to why Burns was placed on administrative leave or fired. Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 19 Apr. 2025 With no answers in Lexington as to why residents weren’t told to leave, The Star spoke with fire departments in pockets of the state, and examined two other gas explosions across Missouri in recent years and how they were handled once leaks were reported. Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 19 Apr. 2025 Instead of choosing randomly or letting fate decide, players picked their teammates, giving others a clue as to who they could potentially be allied with. Emily Deletter, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025 The military has not released details as to their exact activities surrounding the accident, as an investigation is ongoing. Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 18 Apr. 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 24 Apr. 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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