as long as

conjunction

1

: provided that

can do as they like as long as they have a B average

2

: inasmuch as, since

as long as you're going, I'll go too

Synonyms of as long as

• now
• because
• since
• seeing
• inasmuch as

Examples of as long as in a Sentence

as long as I've got my boots on, I might as well go out and get the firewood

Recent Examples on the Web

Anyway, as long as the money from the Czech Ministry of Culture went to finance the Cairo alternative scene, why not? — Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2026

That worked fine as long as people were doing the interpreting. — Felix Liao, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026

At SpaceX, Class B holders keep electing their directors as long as a single Class B share is outstanding. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2026

Government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis said the right to protest must be respected as long as demonstrations remain lawful, while condemning violence, looting and occupations. — Amanda MacIas, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for as long as

• has
• jazz
• topaz
• whereas