as long as
The phrase "as long as" is commonly used to express conditions, durations, or reasons in both spoken and written English.
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Definition
B1General
(conditional)Indicates a condition that must be met for something else to happen.
Example
- You can borrow my car as long as you return it by tomorrow.
B1General
(temporal)Refers to the duration of an event or action.
Example
- As long as the meeting lasts, please stay focused.
B2General
(causal)Indicates a reason or cause.
Example
- As long as you're going to the store, could you buy some milk?
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