as soon as

conjunction

: immediately at or shortly after the time that

call as soon as you get there

Synonyms of as soon as

• when
• once
• immediately

Examples of as soon as in a Sentence

let us know as soon as you get the news from the hospital

Recent Examples on the Web

Some results will become available as soon as all Idaho polling sites close. — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 3 Nov. 2026

This does not mean every woman needs a scan as soon as her periods change. — Priya Bhardwaj, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2026

If a race is not projected at poll closing time, the projection will incorporate actual vote data and will be made as soon as the data warrant. — ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026

Larry obviously knocks on the door as soon as Marian is down to her undergarments. — Alice Burton, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for as soon as

• has
• jazz
• topaz
• whereas

Kids Definition

as soon as

conjunction

: immediately at or just after the time that

left as soon as the meeting was over