As of Meaning in English
expression
ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈəv
AZ-uhv or EZ-uhv
ˈæs/ /ˈɒv
AZ-ov
Definition
Used to indicate the time or date when something starts or becomes true, or the status of something at a specific time.
Usage & Nuances
Common in formal and business contexts. Usually follows dates ('as of April 1st') or time ('as of now'). Does NOT mean reason/cause. Don't confuse with 'since' for duration.
Spanish: a partir de - desdePortuguese (BR): a partir de - desdePortuguese (PT): a partir de - desdeChinese (Simplified): 自...起 - 截至Chinese (Traditional): 自...起 - 截至Hindi: से (समय के संदर्भ में)Arabic: اعتبارًا من - بدءًا منBengali: থেকে - হতেRussian: с - начиная сJapanese: ～現在で - ～時点でVietnamese: kể từ - bắt đầu từKorean: ~부터 - ~기준으로Turkish: itibariyle - tarihinden itibarenUrdu: سے - کی تاریخ سےIndonesian: sejak - per
Example Sentences
As of today, the store opens at 9 a.m.
basic
Employees will get a raise as of next month.
basic
As of January 1, smoking is not allowed here.
basic
As of now, the project is on schedule.
natural
Membership fees will increase as of June.
natural
As of yesterday, he’s no longer with the company.
natural