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[as the story goes]  {adv. phr.}

As the story is told; as one has heard through rumor.

[as though]

See: [AS IF].

[as to]  {prep.}

1. In connection with; about; regarding.

There is no doubt as to his honesty.

As to your final grade, that depends on your final examination.

Syn.: [WITH RESPECT TO].

2. According to; following; going by.

* /They sorted the  […]

[as usual]  {adv. phr.}

In the usual way; as you usually do or as it usually does.

As usual, Tommy forgot to make his bed before he went out to play.

[as well]  {adv. phr.}

1. In addition; also, too; besides.

The book tells about Mark Twain's writings and about his life as well.

Tom is captain of the football team and is on the baseball team as well.

2. Without loss and possibly with gain.  […]

[as well as]  {conj.}

In addition to; and also; besides.

Hiking is good exercise as well as fun.

He was my friend as well as my doctor.

[as yet]  {adv. phr.}

Up to the present time; so far; yet.

We know little as yet about the moon's surface.

[as you please]

1. As you like, whatever you like or prefer; as you choose.

You may do as you please.

2.  {informal}

Very. — Used after an adjective or adverb often preceded by "as".

There was Tinker, sitting there, cheerful as you please.

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[at a blow] or [at a stroke] or [at one stroke]  {adv. phr.}

Immediately; suddenly; with one quick or forceful action.

The pirates captured the ship and captured a ton of gold at a blow.

* /A thousand men lost their jobs at a stroke when the  […]

[at all]  {adv. phr.}

At any time or place, for any reason, or in any degree or manner. — Used for emphasis with certain kinds of words or sentences.

1. Negative

It's not at all likely he will come.

2. Limited

I can hardly hear you at all.

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