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 of as to

• regarding
• toward
• as far as
• concerning
• about
• on
• as for
• as regards
• of

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

Strong winds are occurring but are not so strong as to warrant a High wind warning. —Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 May 2026

There’s a mystery as to how people’s minds actually change, and how society can change. —Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026

Schwarzman Scholars is agnostic as to the backgrounds and careers of its students, but looks for those seeking to be leaders in their fields. —Shawn Tully, Fortune, 2 May 2026

It’s meant to be much more than an art exhibit and is curated so as to present the artists — some of whom have passed away — as prominently as their art. —Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 1 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for as to

• accrue
• ado
• ainu
• aircrew
• airscrew
• anew
• askew
• baboo
• babu
• bamboo
• beaucoup
• bijou

Kids Definition

as to

preposition

1

: with respect to : about

confused as to what happened

2

: according to sense 1

graded as to size