about to (do something)
- to be on the point of doing something - I was about to leave when the phone rang.
according to (someone or something)
- as said or told by someone, in agreement with something, in the order of something, in
proportion to something
- According to our teacher, there will be no class next week. We did everything according to
the terms of our agreement.
account for (something)
- to provide an explanation or answer for something
- The bad weather accounts for the fact that few people came to the meeting.
after all
- considering the fact that something happened, something that is usually assumed “You
don’t need to phone him. After all, he never phones you.”
all of a sudden
- suddenly, without advance warning All of a sudden it became cloudy and began to rain.
as a matter of fact
- actually “As a matter of fact, we have been to the history museum many times.” learn
as far as
- to the extent or degree of something As far as I know the movie will start in a few
minutes.
as for
- with regard to, concerning “As for me, I think that I will return home now.”
as if
- in the same way that something would be, that
The drink tastes as if it were made with orange juice. It seemed as if the whole town came
to the concert.
as long as
- provided that, on condition that “As long as you promise to be careful you can borrow my
car.”
as soon as
- just after something, when I phoned my friend as soon as I finished dinner.
as to
- with regard to, according to
“As to your question, I will answer it tomorrow.” The players were put into groups as to
their ability.
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as well
- in addition, also, too I plan to take a computer course this summer as well.
as well as
- in addition to “Please bring your swimming suit as