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“As” or “Ass” or “Asse”

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.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

as AE·z

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

ass AE·s

  • nouna pompous fool.
  • nounhardy and sure-footed animal smaller and with longer ears than the horse.

asse

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

Usage

Examples in context

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“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

“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…

“asse”

  • …vici were those of Tienen, Asse and Rumst.

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