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ASAP

1 American  
[ey-sap] / ˈeɪ sæp /

adverb

  1. without delay; promptly.

A.S.A.P. 2 American  
Or a.s.a.p.

abbreviation

  1. as soon as possible.

a.s.a.p. British  

abbreviation

  1. as soon as possible

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Etymology

Origin of ASAP

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

Example Sentences

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“We need more ASAP, what more do you have on the shelf, what can you get to me?,” the official asked Pinl.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

This can be an especially tough situation if you need a car ASAP, because it’s impossible to increase your credit score 100 points overnight.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

"We'll do everything possible to announce the new dates ASAP."

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

When ‘GMA’ anchor Michael Strahan learned his daughter Isabella was diagnosed with brain cancer last year, he had ‘to figure out how to get to L.A., ASAP.’

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2024

Aunt Jen texts me back that she’ll be here ASAP.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

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