English Phrase of the Day

as soon as

Definitions

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as soon as
I came as soon as I could.
1. conj. At the moment when; immediately after.
As soon as he arrived, everyone gasped.
2. conj. Used to indicate that the first action mentioned is as likely as, or is preferred to, the second action mentioned.
I'd jump out the window as soon as do that.
He might arrive as soon as three o'clock.
Analysis
As
1. n. plural of A
She went from getting Cs and Ds to earning straight As.
2. adv. To such an extent or degree.
You’re not as tall as I am.
It's not as well made, but it's twice as expensive.
soon
1. adj. Short in length of time from the present.
I need the soonest date you have available.
2. adj. (US, dialect) early
3. adv. (obsolete) Immediately, instantly.
4. adv. Within a short time; quickly.
As
1. n. plural of A
She went from getting Cs and Ds to earning straight As.
2. adv. To such an extent or degree.
You’re not as tall as I am.
It's not as well made, but it's twice as expensive.

We'll be back as soon as we can.

We'll have you out of here as soon as possible.

Just give a wave, and I'll be out as soon as I can.

I feel it as soon as my feet hit the pavement every morning.

As soon as the shooting was over a stampede began.

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