as long as

Speech parts

1. as long as - Conjunction

2. as long as - Phrase

Meaning

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see as,‎ long.

(idiomatic) Provided that, if, assuming (depending upon some condition or requirement).
I don't mind if he stays there, as long as he cleans up after himself when he's done.

(idiomatic) While, Since
As long as you're here, you may as well help me with the garden.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

provided so long as given seeing assuming AS because for since if whereas considering unless providing only if
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Antonyms

anyhow despite regardless notwithstanding unconditionally at any rate
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Examples

Everything is funny, as long as it's happening to somebody else. Will Rogers

To have faith in Christ means more than simply despising the delights of this life. It means we should bear all our daily trials that may bring us sorrow, distress, or unhappiness, and bear them patiently for as long as God wishes. Symeon the New Theologian

Rest assured, that as long as God is allowing you to live, it is a guarantee from Him that He is waiting for you! Ephraim of Arizona

A pearl is worthless as long as it is still in its shell. Hindi Proverb

As long as there's life, there is hope. Dutch Proverb

As long as I am running my father will still have a son. Brazilian Proverb

Words in the phrase

as long

Close letter words and terms

as lively as a grig as long as long ago as as long as it is provided that as long as it lasts as long as possible