Definitions

as long as

ADJECTIVE

considering

Synonyms

STRONG

seeing

WEAK

all in all all things considered as because everything being equal for forasmuch as in consideration of in light of in view of inasmuch as insomuch as now pending since taking into account

CONJUNCTION

Synonyms

STRONGEST

because since

STRONG

being cause now

WEAK

considering for for the reason that inasmuch as seeing that whereas

CONJUNCTION

because

Synonyms

WEAK

as as a result of as things go being by cause of by reason of by virtue of considering due to for for the reason that for the sake of in as much as in behalf of in that in the interest of in view of now that on the grounds that over owing to seeing since thanks to through whereas

CONJUNCTION

for

Synonyms

WEAK

as because being considering inasmuch as now since whereas

CONJUNCTION

Synonyms

STRONGEST

therefore

WEAK

if only provided that with the purpose that with the result that

Example Sentences

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And that’s something Gregg is convinced couldn’t have happened as long as he was coach.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

But there are no right or wrong ways to do it, as long as you are consistent and know that you want to get rid of this as soon as you can.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

Mr Justice Rooney emphasised to the members of the jury that there is "no pressure of time" and to take as long as they require to reach their verdict which must be unanimous.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

And even at 99, she has no plans to retire, at least, she says, “Not as long as I can walk.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

I can take as long as I need to search the internet for the Ranch’s address.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy

as long as

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