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adverb

Настолько, в той же степени

To such an extent or degree; to the same extent or degree.

Examples :

"The student studied hard for the test, as did her brother. "

Студент усердно готовился к тесту, как и его брат.

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adverb

Как, в качестве

Considered to be, in relation to something else; in the relation (specified).

Examples :

"1865, The Act of Suicide as Distinct from the Crime of Self-Murder: A Sermon"

1865 год, Акт самоубийства как отличный от преступления самоубийства: Проповедь

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adverb

Например, к примеру

For example; for instance. (Compare such as.)

Examples :

"As a student, I like to study in the library, because it's quiet. "

Например, как студент, я люблю учиться в библиотеке, потому что там тихо.

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preposition

Как

Introducing a basis of comparison, with an object in the objective case.

Examples :

"My sister is as diligent as my brother in her studies. "

Моя сестра так же прилежна в учебе, как и мой брат.

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preposition

В качестве

In the role of.

Examples :

"He was never seen as the boss, but rather as a friend."

Его никогда не воспринимали в качестве начальника, а скорее как друга.

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conjunction

Как, поскольку

In the (same) way or manner that; to the (same) degree that.

Examples :

"As you wish, my lord!"

Как пожелаете, мой господин!

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conjunction

Когда, по мере того как

At the time that; during the time when:

Examples :

"As the sun set, the children finished their homework. "

Когда солнце садилось, дети закончили свою домашнюю работу.

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conjunction

Так как, поскольку, потому что

Being that, considering that, because, since.

Examples :

"As it’s too late, I quit."

Так как уже слишком поздно, я ухожу.

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conjunction

Как будто, как если бы

Introducing a comparison with a hypothetical state (+ subjunctive, or with the verb elided): as though, as if.

Examples :

"The teacher spoke so softly, as if she were afraid to wake the sleeping baby. "

Учительница говорила так тихо, как будто боялась разбудить спящего ребенка.

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conjunction

Как, поскольку, что

Functioning as a relative conjunction, and sometimes like a relative pronoun: that, which, who. (See usage notes.)

Examples :

"He had the same problem as she did getting the lock open."

У него была та же проблема, что и у нее, с открытием замка.

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conjunction

Чем

(possibly obsolete) Than.

Examples :

"My sister is taller as [than] me. "

Моя сестра выше, чем я.

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noun

Фунт

(unit of weight) A libra.

Examples :

"My grandmother used an old-fashioned scale that measured weight in as. "

Моя бабушка пользовалась старомодными весами, которые измеряли вес в фунтах.

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noun

Асс, монета

Any of several coins of Rome, coined in bronze or later copper; or the equivalent value.

Examples :

"My grandfather collected ancient Roman as, hoping to sell them later. "

Мой дедушка собирал древние римские ассы, надеясь продать их позже.

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