ASAP
adverb
without delay; promptly.
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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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
Personal Tech columnist Nicole Nguyen says Apple should copy Samsung’s new security screen ASAP.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 27, 2026
Deal with that credit-card debt ASAP, given that the average APR is 22.8%.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 8, 2026
"We'll do everything possible to announce the new dates ASAP."
From BBC ● Feb. 2, 2026
Mr. Quisling had been adamant that Emily give up the book, that it was returned to Mr. Remora ASAP.
From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman
"Now ... we will get a firm date for groundbreaking A.S.A.P."
From Reuters ● Jul. 28, 2022
Mario Cordero, the executive director of the Port of Long Beach, said that the price differential encouraged shipping companies to get their containers “back to Asia A.S.A.P. so you can load it with import items.”
From New York Times ● Nov. 14, 2021
“If that real estate agent refers to me, it’s a violation of Respa for me to even take that real estate agent out to lunch,” said Irene Amato, the president of the A.S.A.P.
From New York Times ● Sep. 9, 2011
This information needs to get to people A.S.A.P.
From New York Times ● Jul. 30, 2010
After about 30 minutes, you'll start to stiffen up and ache-get yourself to the doctor a.s.a.p.!
From Time Magazine Archive
Step five: Infection is the most dangerous part of any wound, so please seek professional medical attention a.s.a.p.
From Time Magazine Archive
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