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as soon as possibleAt the earliest time that it is possible; without any delay

Part of speech: ADVERB

Definition: At the earliest time that it is possible; without any delay

Pronunciation (IPA): /æz sun æz ˈpɑsəbl/

Korean meaning: 가능한 한 빨리, 최대한 빨리

Korean pronunciation: 애즈 순 애즈 **파**서블

Example Sentences

  • My boss wants the coffee machine fixed as soon as possible - apparently his productivity depends on caffeine levels.
  • Please submit your assignment as soon as possible.
  • The doctor said to take the medicine as soon as possible for best results.

as soon as possible

ADVERB

//æz sun æz ˈpɑsəbl//

At the earliest time that it is possible; without any delay

as soon as possible concept
💡 Concept

She needs the report as soon as possible — the client is waiting.

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/æz sun æz ˈpɑsəbl/
🇬🇧 UK/æz suːn æz ˈpɒsəbl/

🌳Etymology

Origin

이 표현은 각각의 단어가 고대 영어와 라틴어에서 유래되었습니다. 'as'는 고대 영어 'eallswa'에서, 'soon'은 고대 영어 'sōna'에서, 'possible'은 라틴어 'possibilis'에서 왔습니다.

🎵Rhyme

ASAPrecapmishap
ASAP
recap
mishap

🔗Collocations

reply ASAP
get back to you ASAP
finish ASAP
need it ASAP
respond ASAP
contact me ASAP

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My boss wants the coffee machine fixed as soon as possible - apparently his productivity depends on caffeine levels.

Please submit your assignment as soon as possible.

The doctor said to take the medicine as soon as possible for best results.

😄 Fun example

I need to find my keys as soon as possible - my pizza delivery is getting cold!

📚Related Words

Synonyms

ASAPimmediatelyright awaywithout delayat once

Antonyms

eventuallylaterwhenever

Related

urgentlypromptlyquicklyrapidlyinstantly

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