As follows
what comes next, usually in the form of a list. for example, mary planned her day as follows: returning all phone calls; a department meeting; lunch with her colleagues; library research. this term is always put in the singular (“follows”) even though it applies to numerous items and is frequently followed by a colon. it was first recorded in 1548.
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- As for
to the same degree, amount, or extent; similarly; equally: i don’t think it’s as hot and humid today as it was yesterday. for example; for instance: some flowers, as the rose, require special care. thought to be or considered to be: the square as distinct from the rectangle; the church as separate from the state. […]
- As good as
to the same degree, amount, or extent; similarly; equally: i don’t think it’s as hot and humid today as it was yesterday. for example; for instance: some flowers, as the rose, require special care. thought to be or considered to be: the square as distinct from the rectangle; the church as separate from the state. […]
- As heck
(used as a mild expression of annoyance, rejection, disgust, etc.): what the heck do you care? something remarkable of its kind (usually used in the phrase heck of a): that was a heck of an impressive speech. have one heck of a good time. as heck, (used as a mild intensifier): i say he’s guilty […]
- As how
to the same degree, amount, or extent; similarly; equally: i don’t think it’s as hot and humid today as it was yesterday. for example; for instance: some flowers, as the rose, require special care. thought to be or considered to be: the square as distinct from the rectangle; the church as separate from the state. […]
- As i live and breathe
for sure, definitely, as in as i live and breathe, i’ve never seen a more beautiful view. this expression is generally used to emphasize the truth of a statement and has been so used since the mid-1600s, although sometimes it was put simply as as i live. however, the complete phrase was also used early […]