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Ter Posted 15 years ago
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As - What's the function in this case?

They are all mentioned AS possibilties of his failure.

What is the function of "as" in the example? Been looking at a dictionary. I think it's an "adverb"? but not exactly sure why.

thanks for the help!
  

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I'd say preposition. He works as a watchman. They're mentioned as possibilities.

  • I'd say preposition.
  • He works as a watchman.
  • They're mentioned as possibilities.
  • CJ
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I'd say preposition.

He works as a watchman.

They're mentioned as possibilities.

CJ

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