Meaning of the word "as long as" in English
What does "as long as" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
as long as
US /"æz lɔŋ æz"/
UK /"æz lɔŋ æz"/
Conjunction
1.
provided that; on condition that
Example:
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You can go out as long as you finish your homework.
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I don't care what you do, as long as you're happy.
2.
used to refer to the full extent of a period of time or a distance
Example:
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The journey took as long as three hours.
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He can run as long as he wants.
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