as long as

Idioms  

1. For the period of time that, as in You may keep the book as long as you want , that is, keep it for whatever time you wish to. [Early 1400s]

2. Also, so long as . Since, because, as in Please pick up some milk as long as you are going to the store , or So long as you're here, you might as well stay for dinner .

3. Also, so long as ; just so . Provided that, as in As long as you don't expect it by tomorrow, I'll make the drawing , or So long as sales are greater than returns, the company will make a profit , or You may have another cookie, just so you don't take the last one . [Early 1800s]

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Example Sentences

But under the International Organizations Immunities Act, this applies only as long as the U.S. “participates” in the organization.

From The Wall Street Journal

As long as we get to hang out before you go.

From Literature

And as long as I’m trying to be honest, I want to tell Leo the truth.

From Literature

Lamar added, “This is what music is about,” and expressed his gratitude for being allowed “the privilege” to use Vandross’ music as long as he and SZA promised the singer’s estate not to curse on their record.

From Los Angeles Times

Rising in jagged punches toward the sky, it had marked the landscape of Mount St. Helens for as long as modern scientists had been studying it.

From Literature

Related Words

• because
• since