What can I say instead of as long as?

What is another word for as long as?

What is the meaning of as long as?

Definition of as long as 1 : provided that can do as they like as long as they have a B average. 2 : inasmuch as, since as long as you’re going, I’ll go too.

What do you call as long as?

We use as long as to refer to the intended duration of a plan or idea, most commonly referring to the future. We always use the present simple to refer to the future after as long as: We are very happy for you to stay at our house as long as you like.

What is the difference between so long as and as long as?

“As long as” is a synonym for “until” while “so long as is a synonym for “while”. “As long as” would be the preferred use, depending on the meaning of the sentence. For example: “As long as I he needs me, I know where I will be”.

What is the meaning of in as much as?

Definition of inasmuch as 1 : in the degree that : insofar as. 2 : in view of the fact that : since. Synonyms Example Sentences Learn More About inasmuch as.

Is as long as an idiom?

(idiomatic) If, assuming (depending upon some condition or requirement). I don’t mind if he stays there, as long as he cleans up after himself when he’s done.

What means as much as?

Definition of as much as (Entry 1 of 2) 1 —used to say that two things are equal in amount or degree He likes hockey as much as he likes basketball. 2 —used to say that an amount is as large as another amount She earns as much as he does. 3 : almost but not quite He as much as admitted his guilt.

Why do we say as long as?

as long as expresses an ‘amount of relative duration’. In sense 2, as long as I can arrive on time, as long as expresses ‘on the condition that’, ‘provided that’, or ‘if only’.

How do you use as long as?

We use as long as to refer to the intended duration of a plan or idea, most commonly referring to the future. We always use the present simple to refer to the future after as long as: We are very happy for you to stay at our house as long as you like. I’ll remember that film as long as I live.

How do you use as big as?

We use as + adjective/adverb + as to make comparisons when the things we are comparing are equal in some way: The world’s biggest bull is as big as a small elephant. The weather this summer is as bad as last year.

What does as well as?

As well (as) meaning ‘in addition’ As well as is a multi-word preposition which means ‘in addition to’: She has invited Jill as well as Kate.