“As” or “Ass” or “Asse”

Overview

as / ass / asse are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

as: NA

ass: (noun) a pompous fool. (noun) hardy and sure-footed animal smaller and with longer ears than the horse.

asse: NA

Pronunciation

as: AE·z

ass: AE·s

asse: NA

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Examples in Context

Examples of “as”

…of smaller Mai-Mai groups, such as the Mudundu 40/Front de Résistance…
Although the Mai-Mai, either as a group or as individual…
…particular acclaim for her appearance as Esther in Carlo & Esther,…
…colobus (Piliocolobus gordonorum), also known as the Udzungwa red colobus or…
XEMS (branded as Radio Mexicana) is a Regional…
Henderson was succeeded by Craig Lehman as…
…Corak Kata Katanga also known as the Co-ordination for a Referendum…
As Earl comes to recognize value…
Frank Stanley, cinematographer for Clint Eastwood films such as Breezy (1973),…
Dymas, perhaps the same as the

Examples of “ass”

…— Singer, featured artist ("Good Ass Intro,"
…where a B-24 nicknamed "Spotted Ass Ape" continued with its bomber…
…was spanked on her bare ass, and the priest made questions…
…— Trombonist, featured artist ("Good Ass Intro")
…— Music Director, Producer ("Good Ass Intro,"
The Golden Ass and Cupid and Psyche, by…
2000: Face Down, Ass Up - Andrew Dice Clay
…to get his "fat, lazy ass" in there with him.
Stefan Ponce – Producer ("Good Ass Intro")
…road in Yellowknife is Ragged Ass Road, after which Tom Cochrane…

Examples of “asse”

…vici were those of Tienen, Asse and Rumst.

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