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

And when his biceps injury flared again, and the discomfort extended up through his neck, the Dodgers put off an IL move as long as possible. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

Many players have obvious economic incentives to seek to extend their collegiate careers for as long as possible. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Oct. 2026

The company said that, as long as Varda and its customers have access to microgravity, the shipping methodology — much like shipping on Earth — should not matter, and Varda aims to make the experience that seamless for its customers. — Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Evenson said the Missouri Department of Transportation had no issue with the bike race using the bridge, as long as the contractor provides permission. — Glory Reitz, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for as long as

• has
• jazz
• topaz
• whereas