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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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Sunny side up and fried eggs are also excellent options for when you’re running low on time and need some extra protein ASAP.

From Salon • Jun. 13, 2026

This can be an especially tough situation if you need a car ASAP, because it’s impossible to increase your credit score 100 points overnight.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 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

"We'll do everything possible to announce the new dates ASAP."

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

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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