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just as soon as

just as soon as is the alternative form of as soon as.

Meaning of as soon as

Conjunction

as soon as

  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see as, soon.
    • I came as soon as I could.
  2. At the moment when; immediately (after); instantly; directly.
    • As soon as he arrived, everyone gasped.
  3. (idiomatic) Used to indicate that the first action mentioned is as likely as, or is preferred to, the second action mentioned.
    • I'd jump out the window as soon as not.

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Questions about just as soon as

What is just as soon as the alternative form of?
Just as soon as is the alternative form of as soon as.

Words near just as soon as in the dictionary

  1. just a minute
  2. just a sec
  3. just a second
  4. just about
  5. just another pretty face
  6. just as soon as
  7. just as well
  8. just assume
  9. just because
  10. just because there's a goalie, doesn't mean you can't score
  11. just cause

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