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What is the meaning of "as" here?

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Rebecca

"As opposed to [x]" is the full expression being used here, with a meaning similar to "compared to," "in contrast to," or "rather than." The "as" in this sentence following "opposed to" signifies that a comparison is being made, or one specific thing is being spoken about instead of something else. Ex: We ate at a restaurant, as opposed to at home. Ex: As opposed to working at a big company, what are the benefits of working at a startup?

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