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

“No matter who you are,” Hong Kong Secretary for Security Chris Tang said on Monday, “as long as our investigation uncovers evidence, we will arrest you.”

From The Wall Street Journal

“I don’t think he’s any harm to me as long as I don’t go down the side of the house while he’s coming out.”

From Los Angeles Times

As long as Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are playing, the Lakers always stand a good chance of winning — even if LeBron James is out.

From Los Angeles Times

Under international law, police forces are allowed to use chemicals as crowd-control agents as long as they are considered proportionate and have only short-term effects.

From BBC

"As long as you're hitting the ball well and playing good cricket, it's about physically fit, mentally ready and excited."

From Barron's

Related Words

• because
• since