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Used to indicate a point in time: from, at, or until a particular time.
As of
From, at, or until a particular time
- Starting from... (as from)
- At the time of...
- As of / up to...
Distinguishing Usage by Tense
As of next month, the salaries of all the employees will be raised.
Starting from next month, all employees’ salaries will be increased.
→ The future tense is typically used when “as of” means “starting from...”
As of September 1, the construction work was about 80% complete.
As of September 1, the construction work was 80% complete.
→ The past tense or past perfect tense is typically used when “as of” means “as of / up to...”
Distinguishing Usage by Context
This contract takes effect as of February 5.
This contract takes effect on February 5.
→ The contract taking effect is an “action” rather than an ongoing “state,” so “as of” here indicates that the contract becomes effective at the specified date.
As of press time, some businesses are closed due to COVID-19 precautions.
As of press time, some businesses are closed due to COVID-19 precautions.
→ “As of press time” is a common expression used in news reporting to mean “up to the time of publication.”
