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so long as

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /soʊ ˈlɔːŋ əz/ · UK /səʊ ˈlɒŋ əz/

so long as means: Used to say that something can happen only if a particular condition is met.

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Used to say that something can happen only if a particular condition is met.

  • You can stay so long as you are quiet.
  • I will help so long as you listen.
  • They agreed so long as we paid first.

How to use it: so long as + clause (You can borrow it so long as you return it tomorrow.)

Similar words: as long as, provided that, if

Common phrases: so long as you, so long as someone

Questions about so long as

What does so long as mean?

Used to say that something can happen only if a particular condition is met.

What is so long as in other languages?

Türkçe: şartıyla · Español: siempre que · Français: à condition que · Deutsch: sofern · Italiano: a condizione che · 日本語: という条件で

How do you pronounce so long as?

In American English /soʊ ˈlɔːŋ əz/; in British English /səʊ ˈlɒŋ əz/.

How do you use so long as in a sentence?

You can stay so long as you are quiet. I will help so long as you listen.

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