as soon as

conjunction

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

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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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In fact, the idea of splitting atoms for propulsion and power was being seriously considered almost as soon as the first atomic explosions were made public. — David Szondy july 07, New Atlas, 8 July 2026 But as soon as Rena Owen comes to the fore as Tala, Moana’s spirited grandmother (an elderly rebel who’s going to set this tale in motion), her playful aging-hippie spark connects. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 8 July 2026 Officials also emphasized the transition to more advanced cryptographic algorithms that quantum computers can’t break — a threat Google recently warned could arrive as soon as 2029. — Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 8 July 2026 Because spoken words disappear as soon as they’re uttered, oral cultures value repetition to aid memory. — Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for as soon as

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

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

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Assonia
as soon as
as soon/quickly as (humanly) possible
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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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