As soon as
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 ]
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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to the same degree, amount, or extent; similarly; equally: i don’t think it’s as hot and humid today as it was yesterday. for example; for instance: some flowers, as the rose, require special care. thought to be or considered to be: the square as distinct from the rectangle; the church as separate from the state. […]
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in a good or satisfactory manner: business is going well. thoroughly, carefully, or soundly: to shake well before using; listen well. in a moral or proper manner: to behave well. commendably, meritoriously, or excellently: a difficult task well done. with propriety, justice, or reason: i could not well refuse. adequately or sufficiently: think well before […]
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habitual or customary: her usual skill. commonly met with or observed in experience; ordinary: the usual january weather. commonplace; everyday: he says the usual things. something that is usual: he could expect only the usual. as usual, in the customary or usual manner: as usual, he forgot my birthday. adjective of the most normal, frequent, […]
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