Soon as possible Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈsun/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈpɑsəbəɫ

SOON-az-PAH-suh-buhl

UK

sˈuːn/ /ˈæs/ /pˈɒsəbəl

SOON-as-POSS-uh-buhl

Definition

This phrase is used to ask for something to be done quickly, without unnecessary delay. It means as soon as you can.

Usage & Nuances

Common in emails and requests, often abbreviated as 'ASAP.' Can sound urgent or demanding; use with 'please' for politeness: 'Please respond soon as possible.' Not used for fixed future times.

• Spanish: lo antes posible
• Portuguese (BR): o mais rápido possível
• Portuguese (PT): o mais rápido possível
• Chinese (Simplified): 尽快
• Chinese (Traditional): 盡快
• Hindi: जितनी जल्दी हो सके
• Arabic: في أقرب وقت ممكن
• Bengali: যত দ্রুত সম্ভব - যত তাড়াতাড়ি সম্ভব
• Russian: как можно скорее
• Japanese: できるだけ早く - なるべく早く
• Vietnamese: càng sớm càng tốt
• Korean: 최대한 빨리
• Turkish: en kısa sürede - mümkün olan en kısa sürede
• Urdu: جتنی جلدی ممکن ہو
• Indonesian: secepat mungkin

Example Sentences

Please send the report soon as possible.

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Call me back soon as possible.

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We need your answer soon as possible.

basic

Let me know soon as possible if you can make it.

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I'll fix it soon as possible, promise.

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Could you send the details soon as possible? Thanks!

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