's
/əz/ · adverb
Meaning
- To such an extent or degree; to the same extent or degree.
- Considered to be, in relation to something else; in the relation (specified).
- For example; for instance. (Compare such as.)
- In the (same) way or manner that; to the (same) degree that.
- At the time that; during the time when:
- Being that, considering that, because, since.
- Introducing a comparison with a hypothetical state (+ subjunctive, or with the verb elided): as though, as if.
- Functioning as a relative conjunction, and sometimes like a relative pronoun: that, which, who. (See usage notes.)
- (possibly obsolete) Than.
- (personal) Me and at least one other person; the objective case of we.
- (chiefly with give) Me.
- Our.
- Me (in all contexts).
Etymology / origin
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