asap
word
/ˈeɪˈɛˈseɪˈpi/
AY-EE-ES-AY-PEE
/ˌeɪˌɛsˌeɪpˈiː/
AY-EE-ES-AY-PEE
Definition
ASAP is an abbreviation for 'as soon as possible.' It means to do something quickly or without delay.
Usage & Nuances
ASAP is used mainly in emails, messages, and informal conversation. It can sound pushy if used with superiors, so use carefully in formal situations. Pronounced as 'ay-sap' or letter by letter. Often used in written requests and workplace communication.
Spanish: lo antes posible - cuanto antesPortuguese (BR): o mais rápido possível - assim que possívelPortuguese (PT): o mais rapidamente possível - assim que possívelChinese (Simplified): 尽快 - 赶紧Chinese (Traditional): 盡快 - 趕快Hindi: जितनी जल्दी हो सकेArabic: في أسرع وقت ممكن - بأسرع ما يمكنBengali: যত দ্রুত সম্ভব - ASAPRussian: как можно скорее - ASAPJapanese: できるだけ早く - ASAP（エーエスエーピー）Vietnamese: càng sớm càng tốt - ASAPKorean: 최대한 빨리 - ASAPTurkish: en kısa sürede - mümkün olan en kısa zamanda - ASAPUrdu: جلد از جلد - جتنی جلدی ہو سکے - ASAPIndonesian: secepat mungkin - ASAP
Example Sentences
I need this report asap.
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Can you finish that task asap?
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Let me know your answer asap so we can move forward.
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Just send it over asap—no need to double-check.
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Please reply asap.
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Send the payment asap.
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