ASAP

[ey-sap] / ˈeɪ sæp /

ADJECTIVE

quick

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abrupt active agile brief brisk cursory energetic expeditious hasty hurried immediate instantaneous keen nimble rapid sudden swift

STRONG

alert express fleet flying going prompt

WEAK

a move on accelerated animated breakneck curt double-time expeditive harefooted headlong impatient impetuous lively mercurial move it on the double perfunctory posthaste pronto snappy spirited split-second sprightly spry the lead out winged

Antonyms

STRONGEST

clumsy delayed idle inactive later lazy leisurely slow sluggish unhurried

WEAK

ignorant stupid uneducated

ADVERB

hand over fist

Synonyms

WEAK

amain apace at once immediately increasingly instantly speedily

Example Sentences

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Speaking to BBC Radio 4's Today programme, Sir Ephraim said he would "love to see it being implemented implemented ASAP, before the next demonstrations which are planned."

From BBC • May 1, 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

The judge wasn’t amused and said that any video recordings made by such devices needed to be deleted ASAP.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

Immigrants like Paula, who is a member of ASAP, recently got some reassurance.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 24, 2025

When I find myself focusing on him, I change my focus to something else ASAP.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman

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