As Long As

B1 8+

Pronunciation: /əz lɔːŋ əz/

Definitions of as long as

adverb used to specify the condition or extent to which something is true or possible

Example Sentences

A1 I can play outside as long as it's not raining.

A2 You can borrow my car as long as you promise to return it by tomorrow.

B1 You can join the club as long as you attend the meetings regularly.

B2 I will support your decision as long as you have thought it through carefully.

C1 I am willing to invest in your business as long as you can provide a solid business plan.

C2 I will continue to work with you as long as you maintain a high level of professionalism.

conjunction used to introduce a condition or stipulation

Example Sentences

A1 I will go to the party as long as you come with me.

A2 I can lend you my car as long as you promise to drive carefully.

B1 I am willing to help you with your homework as long as you put in the effort.

B2 I will support your decision as long as you have thought it through.

C1 I will continue to work with you as long as you remain committed to the project.

C2 I am open to negotiations as long as both parties are willing to compromise.

Examples of as long as in a Sentence

formal As long as you follow the rules, you will have no problems.

informal You can stay out as long as you want, just make sure to be home before midnight.

slang I'll help you with your homework, as long as you don't snitch on me.

figurative You can achieve anything you set your mind to, as long as you believe in yourself.

Grammatical Forms of as long as

past tense

as long as

plural

as long as

comparative

as longer as

superlative

as longest as

present tense

as long as

future tense

will be as long as

perfect tense

have been as long as

continuous tense

is being as long as

singular

as long as

positive degree

as long as

infinitive

to be as long as

gerund

being as long as

participle

as long as

Origin and Evolution of as long as

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'as long as' originated from Middle English, where 'as' meant 'while' or 'during' and 'long' meant 'a period of time'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'as long as' has come to signify a condition or requirement that must be met in order for something else to happen or be true.