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as
Preposition
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A word that is used to compare two things that are equal.
As you know, we need more workers.
I baked the cake as my mother used to.
The room looks just as it did when I was a child.
The speech, as he remembered it, was very powerful.
Interesting as it seems, I don't think I'll get it.
He was as big as a mountain.
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A word that is used to show that two things happened at the same time.
Just as I went out, it started to rain.
We sleep as the world turns in darkness.
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A word that is used to show why something happens.
As I couldn't understand French, I didn't watch the film.
as
Adverb
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A word that is used to compare two things that are equal. (Used before adjectives)
You are younger than I am, but nearly as tall.
This is not as good as it was last time.
is
Verb
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A form of the verb be when talking about someone or something else.
He is late for class.
Is it hot in here?
generally
Adverb
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Usually, of common occurrence.
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In general, without regard to other details which may affect the scenario.
Generally, men find it easier to lose weight than women.
typical
Adjective
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If something is typical, it is normal, and not special. It's what you would expect.
This rain isn't typical. We almost never get rain at this time of year.
These problems are just another typical example of how politicians only care about themselves.
of
Preposition
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Made using.
It is a house of cards.