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ASAP

1 American  
[ey-sap] / ˈeɪ sæp /

adverb

  1. without delay; promptly.

A.S.A.P. 2 American  
Or a.s.a.p.

abbreviation

  1. as soon as possible.

a.s.a.p. British  

abbreviation

  1. as soon as possible

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Etymology

Origin of ASAP

First recorded in 1990–95; from A.S.A.P. “as soon as possible”

Example Sentences

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“Highly recommend that we not let perfect be the enemy of the good and get this submitted ASAP,” Ruemmler wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We fought hard for that to be fixed ASAP, and now there’s a little bit of protection around it,” pointing at a small fence.

From Los Angeles Times

Mom told me to pay off my restitution ASAP, so I leave school right at the bell to squeeze the payoff in before my service hours.

From Literature

“We need to get out of here, ASAP.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Walt Disney had cast Funicello in a romantic comedy and needed a song for her—ASAP.

From The Wall Street Journal

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