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Meaning of function as
The primary meaning of "function as" is to perform the role or purpose of something.
Etymology of function as
The word "function" comes from the Latin "functio", which means "performance" or "execution", derived from "fungi", which means "to perform" or "to execute".
The phrase "function as" is a combination of the noun "function" and the preposition "as", which indicates a role or purpose.
Synonyms
act as
serve as
work as
operate as
perform as
behave as
do duty as
double as
masquerade as
pose as
pretend to be
pass as
seem as
appear as
come across as
come off as
present oneself as
represent oneself as
identify as
perceive as
view as
consider as
regard as
think of as
look on as
look upon as
deem as
judge as
Definitions
- To perform the role or purpose of something
- * To operate or work in a particular way, especially in order to achieve a particular result
- * To serve or act in a particular capacity or position
Usage Examples
- This new software will function as a tool to help us manage our data more efficiently.
- * She functions as a leader in our team, guiding us through difficult projects.
- * The hotel room will function as a temporary office while we are in town.
Antonyms
fail as
cease to be
stop being
no longer serve as
refuse to act as
decline to function as
be unable to work as
cannot operate as
does not perform as
is not able to do duty as
neglect to behave as
omit to do as
forget to serve as
give up being
relinquish role as
abandon position as
renounce capacity as