as soon as

Idioms  

1. 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]

2. 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.

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Example Sentences

"The engine is preconfigured, which is what makes it so attractive: as soon as you create a rough build, it looks really beautiful, it works right away".

From Barron's

All were planning to return as soon as they could to a country most had not seen since leaving decades earlier.

From Los Angeles Times

In the commercial hub of Tel Aviv, Orit Baisa, 42, rushed to an underground car park as soon as he heard the air raid sirens warning of an incoming missile barrage.

From Barron's

Developments in the region are sure to impact oil prices as soon as trading resumes late Sunday and into early Monday.

From MarketWatch

The spokesperson said: "We will be working to remedy inquiries as soon as possible."

From BBC