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as long as
as long asconj.1. During the time that: I'll stay as long as you need me.2. Since: As long as you've offered, I accept.3. On the condition that: I will cooperate as long as I am notified on time.as long as1. used in conditionalsYou can use as long as or so long as to say that one thing is true only if another thing is true. For example, if you say 'As long as you are under 16, you can take part in activities', you mean 'If you are under 16, you can take part in activities'. You use a simple form after as long as and so long as. We were all right as long as we kept quiet.The president need not resign so long as the elections are supervised.2. durationYou also use as long as to say that something lasts for a long period of time, or for as much time as possible. Any stomach ache that persists for as long as one hour should be seen by a doctor.I love football and I want to keep playing as long as I can.Don't use 'so long as' in this way. Be Careful!
Don't use 'as long as' when you are talking about distances. Don't say, for example, 'I followed him as long as the bridge'. You say 'I followed him as far as the bridge'. Translationsεφόσονmientrasaussi longtemps quetanttant quea condizione chefinchcontantoseas long as
as long as1. Considering the fact that; seeing as; because. Hey, as long as you're going to the shop, would you mind picking me up a gallon of milk? I suppose I might as well do a bit of work on my thesis as long as I've got the apartment to myself.2. If it is the case that; provided that. Hey, as long as you get your homework finished and handed in on time, I don't care what kind of music you listen to. OK, you can have one cookie before dinner as long as you don't spoil your appetite!3. For the amount of time that (is stipulated). Run for as long as you are able, and then we can walk.See also: longas long as 1. and so long as since; because. As long as you're going to the bakery, please buy some fresh bread. So long as you're here, please stay for dinner. 2. and so long as if; only if. You may have dessert so long as you eat all your vegetables. You can go out this evening as long as you promise to be home by midnight. 3. for a specified length of time. You may stay out as long as you like. I didn't go to school as long as Bill did.See also: longas long as1. For the period of time that, as in You may keep the book as long as you want, that is, keep it for whatever time you wish to. [Early 1400s] 2. Also, so long as. Since, because, as in Please pick up some milk as long as you are going to the store, or So long as you're here, you might as well stay for dinner. 3. Also, so long as; just so. Provided that, as in As long as you don't expect it by tomorrow, I'll make the drawing, or So long as sales are greater than returns, the company will make a profit, or You may have another cookie, just so you don't take the last one. [Early 1800s] See also: longas/so ˈlong as on condition that: As long as you tidy your room first, you can go out to play. ♢ I’ll lend you my car so long as you promise to take great care of it.See also: longEncyclopediaSeelongMedicalSeeLong |