ASAP
adverb
without delay; promptly.
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ASAP
1 American
[ey-sap]
/ ˈeɪ sæp /
adverb
A.S.A.P.
2
American
Or
a.s.a.p.
abbreviation
a.s.a.p.
British
abbreviation
Etymology
Origin of ASAP
First recorded in 1990–95; from A.S.A.P. “as soon as possible”
Example Sentences
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Speaking to BBC Radio 4's Today programme, Sir Ephraim said he would "love to see it being implemented implemented ASAP, before the next demonstrations which are planned."
From BBC • May 1, 2026
The judge wasn’t amused and said that any video recordings made by such devices needed to be deleted ASAP.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026
Deal with that credit-card debt ASAP, given that the average APR is 22.8%.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 8, 2026
Take the crowd out of the game ASAP.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 26, 2025
Mr. Shephard says he’ll scan it to Mrs. Priest ASAP.
From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist
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