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

The union supports the school board’s decision to postpone cuts as long as possible to the back end of the three-year planning window — on the premise that many cuts could be avoided. — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

The next frozen Korean item that trends on TikTok is unlikely to vanish from shelves for as long as the first one did. — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2026

When Fox surprised the industry and grabbed the Emmys in 1987, the network and producers tried to make a splash by letting acceptance speeches run as long as winners wanted. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026

For those waiting in long lines—some as long as two hours—additional seating and clearer signage will added. — Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for as long as

• has
• jazz
• topaz
• whereas