Definitions

ASAP

[ey-sap] / ˈeɪ sæp /

Part of Speech:

All (2) Adjective (1) Adverb (1)

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quick adj.
hand over fist adv.

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

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I’m not proud of it, but I emailed my physician to say I thought my testosterone might be low and I should probably get tested ASAP.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026

Core to the new guidance is the idea that teenagers should start planning childbearing ASAP.

From Slate ● Jul. 28, 2026

But if your company relies heavily on Teams or Slack to touch base, answer ASAP.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026

Sunny side up and fried eggs are also excellent options for when you’re running low on time and need some extra protein ASAP.

From Salon ● Jun. 13, 2026

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

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman

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