ENGLISH
REFERENCE

as for sb/sth

prep. phr..
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford

prep. phr.. you use this to start talking about a new person or thing that is related to what you were just saying.

prep. phr.. a prepositional phrase used as a discourse marker to shift the focus of a conversation or text to a new, related topic.


SIMPLE

The food was great; as for the service, it was terrible.

CONTEXTUAL

The first half of the project is finished, but as for the second half, we need more time.

COMPLEX

The CEO addressed the budget cuts briefly, but as for the rumors regarding his resignation, he remained entirely silent.

Usage

usually placed at the beginning of a sentence or clause to introduce a contrast or a new sub-topic.

Teaching tip

teach this as a 'topic shifter' to help students organize their speaking and writing more naturally when moving between different points.

Pitfall

As for to the price, it is too high.As for the price, it is too high.the phrase 'as for' acts as a preposition itself, so you do not need to add 'to' before the noun.

© 2026 English Reference