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As long as I can recall

🇬🇧 UK //əz lɒŋ əz aɪ kən rɪˈkɔːl// 🇺🇸 US //əz lɔŋ əz aɪ kæn rɪˈkɔl//

Meaning of As long as I can recall

Used to indicate how far back in time someone's memory goes.

In simple words: If I remember correctly.

As long as I can recall in a sentence

• As long as I can recall, my grandmother has always made the best cookies.
• As long as I can recall, I've loved reading books every summer.
• As long as I can recall, we used to go camping every year.
• He said, 'As long as I can recall, I've never been late to work.'
• As long as I can recall, this park has been a popular spot for families.

How to use As long as I can recall

Used in conversational contexts, often to introduce a memory or an opinion. Avoid in very formal writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine holding a long string of memories as you recall past moments.

Related words

Collocations with As long as I can recall

• recall information
• recall memories
• recall an event
• recall details

Synonyms for As long as I can recall

• To the best of my memory
• As far as I remember
• To my recollection
• If I remember right

Common mistakes with As long as I can recall

• Using it with 'for' instead of 'as' ('For long as I can recall').
• Assuming it is a flexible phrase that can be changed (e.g. 'As soon as I can recall').
• Misplacing the phrase in a sentence, making it hard to understand.

Frequently asked questions about As long as I can recall

What does As long as I can recall mean?

If I remember correctly.

What is the definition of As long as I can recall?

Used to indicate how far back in time someone's memory goes.

How do you use As long as I can recall in a sentence?

As long as I can recall, my grandmother has always made the best cookies.

Can you give another example of As long as I can recall?

As long as I can recall, I've loved reading books every summer.

What are synonyms for As long as I can recall?

Common alternatives include To the best of my memory, As far as I remember, To my recollection, If I remember right.

What words go with As long as I can recall?

It commonly pairs with recall information, recall memories, recall an event, recall details.

What are common mistakes when using As long as I can recall?

Using it with 'for' instead of 'as' ('For long as I can recall'). Assuming it is a flexible phrase that can be changed (e.g. 'As soon as I can recall'). Misplacing the phrase in a sentence, making it hard to understand.

How do you pronounce As long as I can recall?

US: //əz lɔŋ əz aɪ kæn rɪˈkɔl//, UK: //əz lɒŋ əz aɪ kən rɪˈkɔːl//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use As long as I can recall?

Used in conversational contexts, often to introduce a memory or an opinion. Avoid in very formal writing.