as for

preposition

Synonyms of as fornext
: with regard to : concerning
as for the others, they'll arrive later

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as for the others, let them get their own dinner
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For Holocaust survivors and their descendants, as well as for the Jewish immigrants and their children, Yiddish became a source of nostalgia – the link to a world that vanished painfully in a short period of time. — Ilan Stavans, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026 The honor came in recognition of his decades making music as well as for raising millions for the charities Teenage Cancer Trust and Teen Cancer America. — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026 That meant athletic trainers were mostly utilized for game coverage, as well as for high-priority sports for concussions like football. — Dennis Valera, CBS News, 22 Aug. 2026 Residents were also encouraged to interact with the presentation by selecting their preferred architectural styles for the municipal and residential buildings, as well as for the shops, cafe, and open space. — Elizabeth Owens-Schiele, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for as for

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of as for was in the 14th century

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as for

preposition
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