Definitions

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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Asked "when do you need it done", Earl replied: "The sooner the better. Asap really."

From BBC • Oct. 23, 2025