as in

The phrase "as in" is used to clarify the meaning of a word or phrase by providing additional context or examples.

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Definition

B2General

(conjunctive, idiomatic)Used to specify the intended meaning of a word or phrase by providing a more familiar example.

Example

  • He likes to play the piano, as in the musical instrument.

B2General

(conjunctive, idiomatic)Used to rephrase or restate something in a different way.

Example

  • She was exhausted, as in completely worn out.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "as in":

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