As

x 1. As means in the role of
Example: John works as a mechanic during summer vacation


More examples

The family uses their extra bedroom as a study
Alan uses his garage as a workshop
Mary works as an interpreter at the hospital
The perfume smelled as roses
The gym is also used as an auditorium
Peter volunteered as an ambulance driver


You can use these verbs before the preposition AS
act, choose, serve, substitute, use, volunteer, work

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