English · Greetings & Phrases
as long as
/əz ˈlɒŋ æz/
[/əz ˈlɒŋ æz/]
provided that
Intermediatephrase
Definition
On the condition that; for the whole time that.
Example
You can stay as long as you help with the chores around the house.
You can stay as long as you help with the chores around the house.
Etymology
From "as," plus "long," Old English "lang," referring to duration or condition.
How & Where It’s Used
Sets a condition or describes a duration.