as it is

adverb
UK: /æz ɪt ɪz/
US: /æz ɪt ɪz/

  1. In the existing state or condition; without changes or improvements.

    1. We bought the house as it is, and plan to renovate later. [ ] [ ]
    2. The document is presented as it is, errors and all, for historical purposes. [ ] [ ]

  2. Accepting something without alteration or modification, especially something flawed or imperfect.

    1. I'll take the car as it is if you lower the price a little. [ ] [ ]
    2. She accepted the situation as it is, acknowledging that nothing could be changed now. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

status quo in situ verbatim
as it is idiom

  1. Used to indicate that something must be accepted in its current form or condition.

    1. Take it as it is, or leave it. [ ] [ ]
    2. The software comes as it is, with no guarantees of perfect performance. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "as it is" in English means: In the existing state or condition; without changes or improvements., Accepting something without alteration or modification, especially something flawed or imperfect..

The phonetic transcription of "as it is" is /æz ɪt ɪz/ in British English and /æz ɪt ɪz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "as it is": status quo, in situ, verbatim.

Example usage of "as it is": "We bought the house as it is, and plan to renovate later.". More examples on the page.