as soon as
Idioms-
When, just after, as in Please call me as soon as dinner is ready , or As soon as the sun goes down, the temperature drops dramatically . [Late 1200s]
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At the earliest moment that, as in Telephone me as soon as you can . It often takes the form as soon as possible , meaning at the earliest possible moment, as in He'll finish the work as soon as possible . This expression employs possible in the sense of “if it can or could be,” a usage dating from the late 1600s.
Example Sentences
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"As soon as someone gets an idea, they can make it a visual reality."
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
As soon as the war began, Indian authorities worried about the fate of cooking gas—or LPG—a blend of propane and butane that is widely used by most Indians.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
As soon as he got in, he counted the money from the night before, then got ready to go to the bank and make a deposit.
From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026
"As soon as I arrived in Port Sudan, I prostrated in the airport and cried intensely because I never imagined I would reach a safe haven," he said.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
As soon as the fresh drinks arrived, she drained half her glass and leaned back.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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