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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This module could detach from the station — and become a free flyer called Axiom Station — as soon as 2028, according to the company. Julian Dossett, Space.com, 20 Dec. 2024 Ideally, investors want to see whether the Trump administration can get robotaxis on the road as soon as possible, Gengaro added. Brian Evans, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024 The Tennessee Registry of Election Finance on Tuesday sent a letter to Nashville Moves Action Fund ordering them to register as a referendum committee by Election Day and submit financial disclosure reports as soon as possible. Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024 Whatever happens to Trump's Georgia charges, the 14 other remaining co-defendants could face trial in the sweeping racketeering case as soon as late next year. Sam Gringlas, NPR, 19 Dec. 2024 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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“As soon as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20soon%20as. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

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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