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Old 08-Jul-2006, 09:40
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Is this "as" a rather formal way of "while"? Or is it OK to use just like "as" is used above in daily casual conversations?
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Hello Nyugaton

No, it's fine in all contexts, whether formal or informal.

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Thanks MrPedantic

I'm wondering what kind of "as" is used in that sentence.
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Hello Nyugaton,

I would call it a conjunction, with the meaning "while".

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