as to

preposition

1

: as for, about

at a loss as to how to explain the error

2

: according to, by

graded as to size and color

Synonyms

• about
• apropos
• apropos of
• as far as
• as for
• as regards
• as respects
• concerning
• of
• on
• regarding
• respecting
• touching
• toward
• towards

Examples of as to in a Sentence

I'm in a quandary as to how to deal with the problem.

Recent Examples on the Web

The fit of the Hi-X20 is comfortable and just firm enough to stay in place but not so tight as to feel uncomfortable. —Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024

However, the showrunner can only guess as to which Marvel property will resume this storyline. —Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024

House Freedom Caucus Chair Andy Harris (R-Md.) went so far as to suggest that North Carolina legislators consider unilaterally picking their winner of their state's electors. —Andrew Solender, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024

Once identified, the U.S. might go so far as to fire precise nukes at the three locations. —Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 4 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

as to

preposition

1

: with respect to : about

confused as to what happened

2

: according to sense 1

graded as to size