as longasとは 意味・読み方・使い方

発音

接続詞

as long as

1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see as,‎ long.

   It took three times as long as I expected (= three times longer than I did).

2. (idiomatic) Provided that, if, assuming (depending upon some condition or requirement).

   I don't mind if he stays there, as long as he cleans up after himself when he's done.

   • 1997, Max Martin, Backstreet Boys, As Long as You Love Me:

     I don't care who you are, where you're from, what you did, as long as you love me

3. (idiomatic) For the entire duration that; while; since.

   As long as you're here, you may as well help me with the garden.

同意語

• (provided that): provided, so long as

派生語

前置詞

as long as

1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see as,‎ long.

   These meetings can last as long as three hours.

参照

• “as long as”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.

アナグラム

• Salongas