as for somebody
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Also seen as: as for something
Meaning · English
regarding or concerning someone
Literally: in relation to someone
Register: neutral
Examples
As for John, he will arrive tomorrow.
AI-drafted example auto-approved by rule (illustrative, not a corpus attestation)
Sources & notes
Everyday learner phrase (CEFR B2); level cross-referenced from published learner lists. Definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-08-01; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “as for somebody” mean?
regarding or concerning someone Literally: in relation to someone
Is “as for somebody” formal or informal?
as for somebody is generally neutral.