as for

preposition

: with regard to : concerning
as for the others, they'll arrive later

Examples of as for in a Sentence

as for the others, let them get their own dinner
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And as for the new show, the contestants are no longer random. Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2025 However, as for this contest, the Heat will look to build momentum, but they could be shorthanded as their two best players landed on the injury list: guard Tyler Herro and forward Bam Adebayo. Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025 And as for prom, graduation, and all the other big milestones over the next 20 years? Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 11 Feb. 2025 And as for Gaza, some doubt that a cease-fire can endure. Edward Wong, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for as for

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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

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“As for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20for. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

as for

preposition
: concerning
as for me

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