ASAP

¹

[ ey-sap ]

adverb

1. without delay; promptly.

A.S.A.P.

²

or a.s.a.p.

abbreviation for

1. as soon as possible.

a.s.a.p.

abbreviation for

1. as soon as possible

Word History and Origins

Origin of ASAP¹

First recorded in 1990–95; from A.S.A.P. “as soon as possible”

Example Sentences

“On the field, you could see it very clearly. Huge impact in the clubhouse with younger guys, his energy. So we’ll have conversations with Teo and his group ASAP.”

From Los Angeles Times

“We wanted to get them paid that ASAP,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

He also suggested that, despite the "massive unforced error" of not trying the Trump case before the election, Willis could still bring some of the remaining co-defendants to trial "ASAP."

From Salon

“If I were working on this, I would file a writ of mandamus ASAP,” defense lawyer Glenn Danas, a partner at the Clarkson Law Firm, told Slate.

From Salon

So they had to call the pacemaker sales rep, who was not at the hospital, and tell him to bring the right one ASAP.

From Los Angeles Times