English Explanatory Dictionary

as soon as

English dictionary entry

Meanings

conj
  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see as, soon.
  2. At the moment when; immediately (after); instantly; directly.
  3. Used to indicate that the first action mentioned is as likely as, or is preferred to, the second action mentioned.
prep
  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see as, soon.

Pronunciation

en-au-as soon as.ogg en-us-as soon as.ogg

Word forms

as soon as soon as

Synonyms

no sooner than immediately once

Derived words

as soon as look at someone as soon as possible
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