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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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“We need more ASAP, what more do you have on the shelf, what can you get to me?,” the official asked Pinl.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 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

"We'll do everything possible to announce the new dates ASAP."

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

“We fought hard for that to be fixed ASAP, and now there’s a little bit of protection around it,” pointing at a small fence.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

Mr. Shephard says he’ll scan it to Mrs. Priest ASAP.

From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist