Cool MateMeaning of As long as
Under the condition that; for the duration of.
In simple words: If something happens for the same time as another thing.
As long as in a sentence
- You can stay out as long as you finish your homework first.
- I will help you with your project as long as you ask politely.
- As long as it doesn't rain, we'll have the picnic outside.
- She will support the team as long as they keep improving.
- As long as you are willing to learn, I will teach you.
- He can go to the party as long as he gets a ride home.
How to use As long as
Used to express a condition; more common in spoken English. Avoid using in very formal writing.
Grammar pattern
as long as + clause
Memory hint
Think of a long line connecting two events – as they are the same length.
Related words
Collocations with As long as
- as long as possible
- as long as necessary
- as long as it takes
Synonyms for As long as
- provided that
- if
- on the condition that
- as far as
- so long as
Common mistakes with As long as
- Confused with 'as long' without 'as'.
- Used with incorrect tenses or forms.
- Omitting the dependent clause.
As long as appears in
As long as in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
طالما أن
إذا حدث شيء ما لنفس المدة التي يحدث فيها شيء آخر.
- Bengaliবাংলা
যতক্ষণ পর্যন্ত
যদি কিছু অন্য কিছুর সমান সময় ধরে ঘটে।
- GermanDeutsch
Solange
Wenn etwas für die gleiche Zeit wie etwas anderes passiert.
- SpanishEspañol
Mientras
Si algo sucede durante el mismo tiempo que otra cosa.
- Persianفارسی
تا زمانی که، به شرطی که
اگه یه اتفاقی به اندازهی یه اتفاق دیگه طول بکشه.
- FrenchFrançais
Tant que, Du moment que
Si quelque chose se produit pendant la même période qu'une autre chose.
- Hindiहिन्दी
जब तक
अगर कोई चीज़ दूसरी चीज़ के साथ उतने ही समय तक होती है।
- ItalianItaliano
Finché, A patto che
Se qualcosa accade per lo stesso tempo di un'altra cosa.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Desde que, Contanto que
Se algo acontecer pelo mesmo tempo que outra coisa.
- RussianРусский
Пока, До тех пор пока
Если что-то происходит в течение того же времени, что и что-то другое.
- Urduاردو
جب تک
اگر کوئی چیز دوسری چیز کے ساتھ ساتھ ہوتی ہے۔
- Chinese中文
只要, 只要...就...
只要某事发生的时间和另一件事一样长。
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Frequently asked questions about As long as
What does As long as mean?
If something happens for the same time as another thing.
What is the definition of As long as?
Under the condition that; for the duration of.
How do you use As long as in a sentence?
You can stay out as long as you finish your homework first.
Can you give another example of As long as?
I will help you with your project as long as you ask politely.
What are synonyms for As long as?
Common alternatives include provided that, if, on the condition that, as far as, so long as.
What words go with As long as?
It commonly pairs with as long as possible, as long as necessary, as long as it takes.
What are common mistakes when using As long as?
Confused with 'as long' without 'as'. Used with incorrect tenses or forms. Omitting the dependent clause.
How do you pronounce As long as?
US: //əz lɔːŋ əz//, UK: //əz lɒŋ əz//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use As long as?
Used to express a condition; more common in spoken English. Avoid using in very formal writing.