as soon as
conjunction
: 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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The bar has a sizeable back patio that will be landscaped and ready to go as soon as possible.
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The results reported Tuesday night are unofficial until they are certified by the Garfield County government, which is expected to happen as soon as Friday.
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Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024
While the latest proposal would enter a public-comment period and likely face legal challenges, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in a briefing that it could be implemented as soon as this fall.
—Byjason Ma, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2024
The live blog will also be updated with unforgettable pictures, stories and coverage from all over NPR's network as soon as the celestial event starts.
—Mansee Khurana, NPR, 8 Apr. 2024
Cut out cankers as soon as they are detected, pruning at least 2 to 3 inches below the infected portion.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2024
Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published.
—Robert Faturechi, ProPublica, 5 Apr. 2024
The bar has a sizeable back patio that will be landscaped and ready to go as soon as possible.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2024
The results reported Tuesday night are unofficial until they are certified by the Garfield County government, which is expected to happen as soon as Friday.
—Brandy Zadrozny, NBC News, 3 Apr. 2024
Sign up for Dispatches to get stories like this one as soon as they are published.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 27 Mar. 2024
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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 17 Apr. 2024.
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as soon as
conjunction
: immediately at or just after the time that
left as soon as the meeting was over
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