(idiomatic) To use any available means or methods.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see as, long. / (idiomatic) Provided that, if, assuming (depending upon some condition or requirement). / (idiomatic) While, Since

(simile, slang, vulgar) Very drunk.

Because of the fact that; since. / To the extent that; insofar as.

Initialism of Acoustical Society of America. / Initialism of American Standards Association, which has changed its name to American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

(military) Initialism of air sovereignty alert: refers to fighter jet units that provide aerial defense of the nation via high-readiness aircraft.

(unit of weight) A libra. / (numismatics) Any of several coins of Rome, coined in bronze or later copper; or the equivalent value.

(rare) Alternative form of a's.

(Australia, simile, informal) Very dry, extremely dry. / (Australia, simile, informal) Very thirsty.

Used after so or as to introduce a comparison. / Used to introduce a result: with the result that it is. / Expressing concession: though. / At the same instant or moment that: when.