as soon as

== English == === Alternative forms === soon as (colloquial, ellipsis) === Pronunciation === === Conjunction === as soon as Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see as,‎ soon. Coordinate terms: no sooner than, no later than At the moment when; immediately (after); instantly; directly. Synonyms: no sooner than, immediately, once (idiomatic) Used to indicate that the first action mentioned is as likely as, or is preferred to, the second action mentioned. Coordinate terms: no sooner than, before 2003 Oct. 12, William Safire (quoting 1913 New York City court records), "The Way We Live Now," New York Times (retrieved 19 Sep 2015): "He was a bad guy. He would hit you with a chunk of pipe as soon as look at you." ==== Derived terms ==== as soon as look at someone as soon as possible (ASAP) ==== Translations ==== === Preposition === as soon as Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see as,‎ soon. Coordinate terms: no sooner than, no later than