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UK//əz lɒŋ əz//US//əz lɔːŋ əz//

Meaning 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.

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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.