Learn English – How are “as of” and “as on” used in these definitions for “on”

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I understand that the meaning of the phrase “as of” is time related, e.g.: takes effect as of July 1.

But while looking up on in Collins Dictionary, I found a use of "as of" that didn't make sense to me. In #13, it says: “as of a statement or action”.

The same situation I found in #20: ”as of a mechanical operation”.

In #28 I found a similar phrase: ”as on stage”.

I have trouble in understanding these three definitions, so would you please explain their meaning?

Best Answer

I think you are confused between as of whole as a preposition and as and of as two separate words!

as of (preposition) - from that time

Now...

used to indicate the basis, grounds, or cause, as [of a statement or action] - of here means about that statement/action.

As of (something) can also mean someone's something in that context/condition.

The example of other as of...

For I heard a cry as of a woman in labor, The anguish as of one giving birth to her first child, The cry of the daughter of Zion gasping for breath, Stretching out her hands, saying, "Ah, woe is me, for I faint before murderers - Jeremiah 4:31 (Bible)

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