การใช้ as

As can be used in the following ways:

as a conjunction (connecting two clauses): As I was leaving, the phone

rang.The results were not as bad as I had expected.

as a preposition (followed by a noun): He works as a waiter.

as an adverb (followed by an adjective, an adverb, or a word such as

‘much’ or ‘many’): Nylon is cheaper than leather, and it’s just as strong.

เพราะ as เป็นได้ท้ง
ั คํากริยาวิเศษณ์ คําเชื่อม คําบุพบท และคําสันธาน นอกจากนี้
ยังมีสํานวนอีกมากที่มี as เข้าไปเกี่ยวข้อง แปลกันจนเหนื่อยเลยเพราะไม่รู้ว่าจะ
แปลว่าอะไรดี แต่หลักสําคัญคือเราต้องรู้ว่า as ทําหน้าที่อะไรในประโยค และต้อง
อาศัยบริบทรอบๆช่วยในการแปล ความหมายต่างๆ ของ as มีดังนี้ค่ะ

1. ใช้ในประโยคเปรียบเทียบ as…asใช้เปรียบเทียบความเท่ากัน เช่น

used for comparing one person, thing, or situation with another

as...as:

Simon isn’t as tall as his brother.

I don’t play football as much as I used to.

I can’t run as fast as you.

just as:

We all need regular exercise, but a healthy diet is just as important.

half/twice/three times etc as much:

A house in London costs twice as much as a similar house in Liverpool.

the same as:

Barbara’s suggestion was almost exactly the same as mine.

used in particular expressions for emphasizing a quality in someone or

something

Her skin was white as snow.

as tough as old boots

2. ใช้ในความหมายว่า ตามที่ มักตามด้วย participle หรือ กริยาช่อง 3 เช่น

Please follow the rules as mentioned above.

กรุณาทําตามกฎตามที่ได้กล่าวไว้ข้างต้น

3. ใช้ในความหมายว่า “เป็น” หรือ “ในฐานะที่เป็น” เช่น

used for mentioning that something is already known or has already

been talked about

As I was saying, we expect next year to be a good year.

As everyone knows, the farming industry is in serious difficulties.

used for referring to what someone or something does or how they appear

As managing director, I am expected to provide effective leadership.

a portrait of the princess as a child

An electric drill can also be used as a screwdriver.

used for saying that someone or something is considered or described in

a particular way

Van Dyck was regarded as the greatest painter of his time.

The result of the vote is being seen as a personal victory for

the Prime Minister.

as being/having:

Madeira is described as having the best climate in the world.

I work as a waitress at the restaurant.

ฉันทํางานเป็นพนักงานเสริฟทีร ่ า
้ นอาหาร

As a manager, I have to take care of everything in the office.

ในฐานะที่เป็นผู้จด
ั การ ฉันต้องดูแลทุกเรื่องในออฟฟิศ
4. ใช้ในความหมายว่า “อย่างที่ แบบที่” เช่น

used for saying that something happens or is done in the same way

I invested the money as you suggested.

Leave everything just as you found it.

as usual:

Judith was late, as usual.

as with:

As with all business cards, good design is essential.

Nowadays, It’s hot as everyone knows.

ทุกวันนี้อย่างที่ทุกคนรู้ว่ามันร้อน

5. ใช้เป็นคําเชื่อมแปลว่า เพราะว่า เช่น

used for giving the reason for something

As it was getting late, we decided to go home.

We chose Calvert to lead us as he said he knew the way.

There is flood in Bangkok as it rained a lot yesterday.

มีน�าท่วมในกรุงเทพเพราะฝนตกหนักเมื่อวานนี้

6. ใช้เป็นคําเชื่อมแปลว่า ขณะที่ เช่น

used for saying that something happens at the same time as something
else

As we were sitting down to dinner, the phone rang.

just as: We got to the check-in desk just as they were about to close.

As she was walking across the road, the accident happened.

ขณะที่เธอกําลังเดินข้ามถนน ก็เกิดอุบัติเหตุขึ้น
7. ใช้ในความหมายว่า “แม้ว่า” มักเขียนในโครงสร้างประโยคต่อไปนี้ เช่น

Strange as it may seem, I never really want to be rich.

แม้ว่าอาจจะดูแปลกๆ แต่ฉันไม่อยากจะเป็นคนรวย

Much as I sympathize with your difficulties, there is little I can do to help

you.
ถึงแม้ว่าฉันจะเห็นใจในความลําบากของคุณอย่างมาก ฉันก็ช่วยอะไรไม่ได้มาก

8. ใช้ในความหมายว่า “เช่นเดียวกับ”เช่น

This year, as in previous year, the ticket sold very quickly

ปีนี้ก็เช่นเดียวกับปีที่แล้ว ตั๋วขายหมดอย่างรวดเร็ว
As and Like
I worked as an actor for two years.
I went home early as I felt ill.
He looks as if he hasn't slept.
As you know, this is the third time I've had to complain.
He looks like his dad.
She's like a sister to me.
Try to do something relaxing, like reading a book or having a bath.
Grammar explanation
As and like are often confused since they can both be used for
comparisons. There are, however, important differences.

Making comparisons

used after an adjective or adverb to mean that something

is true despite what you are saying

Strange as it may seem, I never really wanted to be rich.

Much as I sympathize with your difficulties, there is little I can do

to help you.

as + adjective + as and as much as

We often use the structure as + adjective + as or as much as to say if

something has, or doesn't have, the same amount of that quality as
something else.

She loves curry as much as I do.

He's not as tall as his brother.
It's not as expensive as the other hotel.
That dog is as big as that child!

You also have to use as in the expression the same as.

Your phone is the same as mine.

Texting is not the same as speaking in person.
like + noun

In the following comparisons, like is followed by a noun or a pronoun to

say that two things are similar.

He's like a father to me.

She's acting like a child.
It's like a burger but with big mushrooms instead of bread.
There are lots of people like us.

It is also common to make comparisons using like with verbs of the

senses.

She looks like her mother.

It sounds like a cat.
Nothing tastes like homemade lemonade.
It smells like medicine.
It feels like cotton.

as if/as though + clause

As if and as though can be used to compare a real situation to an

imaginary situation. They are followed by a clause (a subject and verb).

You look as if you've seen a ghost.

I felt as if I was floating above the ground.
You talk as though we're never going to see each other again.

Giving examples

We can say like or such as to give examples.

You could try a team sport like football, basketball or hockey.

You should take something soft, such as a towel, to lie on.

Talking about a job or function

We can use as + noun to talk about a job or function.

I worked as a shop assistant for two years.

He used his coat as a blanket to keep warm.
as to connect two phrases

as can be used as a conjunction to connect two phrases. It can have

different meanings.

as = 'because'

All the tickets were sold out as we got there too late.
As the road was closed, I had to park on the next street.

as = 'while' or 'during the time that'

She called as I was getting out of the bath.

As they were arriving, we were leaving.

as = 'in the way that'

As we expected, it started to rain.

As you know, classes restart on 15 January.
As I said, I think this project will be a challenge.

** Note that in informal speech, people sometimes say like for 'in the way
that'.

Like I said, I didn't know her.

Phrases
As if
used for emphasizing that something is not true or is not important

‘Don’t get lost or anything, will you?’ ‘As if I would – I’m not stupid.’

Why was he worrying about the interview? – As if it mattered anyway!

in such a way that something seems to be true

It looks as if it’s going to rain.

Jack smiled as though he was enjoying a private joke.

As for
used for introducing a subject that is related to what you
have just been talking about

As for the children, they were happy enough to spend all day on the beach.

As for the festival itself, it is a joyful celebration of the traditions of

this great city.

As to
concerning someone or something

There is some doubt as to whether the information is totally accurate.

As though
used when you are describing something and
you imagine an explanation for it that you know is not the real one

The house was in such a mess – it looked as though

a bomb had dropped on it.
As of/As from
used for saying that something will start to happen on
a particular day, and will continue after that day

As of 6th April 1999, all gifts to charities will be free of tax.

As from today, the bank will be open for business from 9.30 am.

As…as usual/possible/necessary/expected
equal to the amount or level that is usual/possible/necessary/
expected

There were twice as many visitors as usual last weekend.

Our aim is to collect as much information as possible.

The damage wasn’t quite as bad as expected.