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ASAP

1 American  
[ey-sap] / ˈeɪ sæp /

adverb

  1. without delay; promptly.


A.S.A.P. 2 American  
Or a.s.a.p.

abbreviation

  1. as soon as possible.


a.s.a.p. British  

abbreviation

  1. as soon as possible

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of ASAP

First recorded in 1990–95; from A.S.A.P. “as soon as possible”

Example Sentences

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Asked "when do you need it done", Earl replied: "The sooner the better. Asap really."

From BBC • Oct. 23, 2025

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