as for

preposition

Synonyms of as fornext
: with regard to : concerning
as for the others, they'll arrive later

Synonyms of as for

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Examples of as for in a Sentence

as for the others, let them get their own dinner
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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of as for was in the 14th century

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as for

preposition
: concerning
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