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

So here are the top AI predictions as to what the municipal bond market can expect going forward. —Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024

Another, appeared to have formulated a theory as to how that might have happened. —George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024

Maldini, a man so synonymous with Milan as to be indistinguishable, chose not to attend the event. —James Horncastle, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024

Since Trump swept the election and sent Democrats spinning for an answer as to why, Democrats have pointed to Rogan specifically, and the right’s digital media ecosystem more broadly, as something the party ought to replicate. —Makena Kelly, WIRED, 30 Dec. 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