as long as
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Conjunction edit
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see as, long.
- (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
- (idiomatic) While, Since
- As long as you're here, you may as well help me with the garden.
Synonyms edit
- (provided that): provided, so long as
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Translations edit
if, assuming
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while
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