as to

preposition
UK: /æz tuː/
US: /æz tuː/

  1. Concerning; regarding.

    1. There were questions as to whether she would be able to manage. [ ] [ ]
    2. The police are making inquiries as to the cause of the incident. [ ] [ ]

  2. Used to express uncertainty or doubt about something.

    1. I'm not sure as to what time they will arrive. [ ] [ ]
    2. There's some doubt as to whether the project will ever be completed. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

regarding in relation to with reference to concerning anent about respecting
as to conjunction

  1. Relating to; with respect to.

    1. I am writing as to your recent inquiry. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company has specific rules as to employee conduct. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "as to" in English means: Concerning; regarding., Used to express uncertainty or doubt about something..

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

Synonyms for "as to": regarding, in relation to, with reference to, concerning, anent, about, respecting.

Example usage of "as to": "There were questions as to whether she would be able to manage.". More examples on the page.