Like as not, it will rain tomorrow.
Like as not, it will rain tomorrow.
English
as
æz, əz, ˈeɪz, ˈæs, ˈæz
Meaning: in the way that; while; because
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Example sentences
As I was walking home, it started to rain.
As I was walking home, it started to rain.
As people age, their skin naturally becomes less elastic.
As people age, their skin naturally becomes less elastic.
The weather changed suddenly as we were walking to the park.
The weather changed suddenly as we were walking to the park.
The dark clouds began to threaten a heavy rainstorm as we walked home.
The dark clouds began to threaten a heavy rainstorm as we walked home.
Usage Notes
Used to connect two clauses to show things happening at the same time or to indicate a reason.
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