so long as

so long as

conjunction

Definition of SO LONG AS

1

: during and up to the end of the time that : while <so long as you are here, I'm fine>

2

: provided that <you may go, so long as you return by dinnertime>

Examples of SO LONG AS

1. <so long as you're staying with us, you may not smoke indoors>

First Known Use of SO LONG AS

14th century

Related to SO LONG AS

Synonyms: as, when, while, whilst [chiefly British]

Near Antonyms: after

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