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conjunction/æz/
Frequency rank: #16 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
At the same time that something else happens.
Example sentence
The cat watched intently as the bird flew by the window.
Synonyms & related words
More words in ranks 1–100
- itThe thing, animal, or situation already mentioned.
- onTouching and supported by the top surface of something.
- withAccompanied by, or in the company of someone or something.
- thisUsed for the person or thing that is near the speaker or just mentioned.
- beTo exist, or to have a particular quality, identity, or state.
- haveTo own or possess something.
- atUsed to show a particular place, point, or position.
- heA male person or animal already mentioned.
- notUsed to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative.
- byShowing the means, method, or route used to do something.