as soon as

conjunction

Synonyms of as soon asnext
: immediately at or shortly after the time that
call as soon as you get there

Examples of as soon as in a Sentence

let us know as soon as you get the news from the hospital
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If these changes take effect, the strategist said the broader market could feel negative ramifications as soon as this year. Alex Harring, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2026 That decision could come down at any time, as soon as this week. Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026 The mogul has told investors the company is willing to negotiate a settlement with Bonta in hopes of completing the massive merger as soon as possible. Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026 Rabies is a fatal disease, and preventive treatment (injections) must be started as soon as possible. Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for as soon as

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of as soon as was in the 13th century

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“As soon as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20soon%20as. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

Kids Definition

as soon as

conjunction
: immediately at or just after the time that
left as soon as the meeting was over

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