asap

adverb
UK: /ˌeɪ.es.eɪˈpiː/
US: /ˌeɪ.ˌɛs.eɪˈpi/

  1. as soon as possible; used to say that something should be done very quickly

    1. Send the report ASAP, please. [ ] [ ]
    2. I need those documents ASAP so I can review them before the meeting. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

forthwith promptly instantly immediately
asap abbreviation

  1. an abbreviation for 'as soon as possible,' indicating urgency

    1. I need that file ASAP. [ ] [ ]
    2. Can you get back to me ASAP with an answer regarding the proposal? [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "asap" is /ˌeɪ.es.eɪˈpiː/ in British English and /ˌeɪ.ˌɛs.eɪˈpi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "asap": forthwith, promptly, instantly, immediately.

Example usage of "asap": "Send the report ASAP, please.". More examples on the page.