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tisogai · Joined: 09 Feb 2006 Posts: 196

Please help;

As with Kathryn's earlier appointment, she was able to be married in the church- just not under as favorable circumstances.

What does "as with" mean in this sentence?

Thanks so much.

2006 · Joined: 27 Nov 2006 Posts: 610

"as with" means 'just like', 'the same as'.

Your sentence is a bit strange.

tisogai · Joined: 09 Feb 2006 Posts: 196

Thanks for the answer.

I of course didn't write the sentence. It is from some novel. Do you mean that it is incorrect in grammer or clumsy?

How would you edit?

Thanks.

Eric Thompson · Posted: Sat Jan 27, 2007 11:33 pm Post subject:

Dear Tisogai, Perhaps I can help you further: 'as with' can also mean 'about', 'concerning' or 'regarding'. So, you can read it (with my further editing): "Regarding her aforementioned goal, she was able to be married in a church." This makes sense to me. OK? Smile

2006 · Joined: 27 Nov 2006 Posts: 610

I have never seen "as with" used to mean about, concerning, regarding but maybe some people use it that way.

'As for' is used to mean about, concerning, regarding.

The sentence seems strange because I am not sure what it's trying to say.

Eric Thompson · Posted: Sat Feb 03, 2007 4:55 am Post subject:

Dear 2006 and Tisogai, My mistake: 'as for' is what I was thinking of when I said 'can mean 'about', 'concerning', 'regarding'. 'As with' is more awkward. Confused

pinenut · Joined: 16 Feb 2006 Posts: 165 Location: Illinois, U.S.A.

pinenut · Joined: 16 Feb 2006 Posts: 165 Location: Illinois, U.S.A.