asap

«asap» in Mova's school dictionary: ASAP stands for «as soon as possible»: very soon, without… — its meaning for a pupil, its sense in the lessons and examples.

part of speech

abbreviation (ASAP, asap — informal)

meaning for a pupil

(informal) ASAP stands for «as soon as possible»: very soon, without delay. tree →

sense in the lessons

Used in messages, notes and everyday speech: «Call me ASAP». It tells the reader something is urgent. Said either as letters «ay-ess-ay-pee» or as a word «AY-sap». In formal writing write the full phrase.

examples

• Please reply ASAP. tree →
• Mum said come home ASAP. tree →
• We need more glue ASAP! tree →
• Hand in your forms asap. tree →
• The plumber is coming ASAP to fix the leak. tree →
• Let me know asap if you can come. tree →

note

Often written in capitals: ASAP. Informal; in formal letters and exams write «as soon as possible». It is a request for speed, not a fixed time.

Trees and pragmatics

Every meaning and example of «asap» parsed by Mova, each sentence with its dependency tree and frames.