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as soon as

fixed phr..
A2 Elementary Oxford

fixed phr.. Use this to say something happens immediately after another thing happens.

fixed phr.. A subordinating conjunction introducing a clause of time, indicating that the action of the main clause occurs immediately following the action of the subordinate clause.


SIMPLE

I'll call you as soon as I arrive.

CONTEXTUAL

As soon as the rain stopped, the children ran outside to play in the puddles.

COMPLEX

The market reacted negatively as soon as the central bank announced its unexpected policy shift, with stocks plummeting within minutes.

Usage

It connects two actions, where the second action happens right after the first one finishes.

Teaching tip

Contrast 'as soon as' (immediacy) with 'when' (general time) and 'after' (can imply a delay); 'as soon as' emphasizes no gap between the events.

Pitfall

As soon as I will finish, I will call you.As soon as I finish, I will call you.After 'as soon as' and other time conjunctions, use the present simple for a future event.

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