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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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

Personal Tech columnist Nicole Nguyen says Apple should copy Samsung’s new security screen ASAP.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 27, 2026

Deal with that credit-card debt ASAP, given that the average APR is 22.8%.

From MarketWatch ● Feb. 8, 2026

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

From BBC ● Feb. 2, 2026

Something about the tailor needs to know ASAP.

From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas

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