as soon as — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

as soon as (/əz suːn æz/)

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🔊 /əz suːn æz/

Meaning

Meaning: immediately when

At the moment that something happens; immediately after.

Examples

🗣 Call me as soon as you arrive.

Etymology

From ‘soon’ meaning quickly, used in a comparative time construction.

How & Where It’s Used

Common conjunction for timing of events.

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