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as soon as vs as soon

Both "as soon as" and "as soon" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "As soon as" is used to introduce a specific event or action that will happen immediately after another event or action. On the other hand, "as soon" is used to express the idea of doing something immediately or without delay.

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as soon as

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to introduce a specific event or action that will happen immediately after another event or action.

Use "as soon as" to indicate that one event or action will happen immediately after another event or action. It is often used to show a cause-and-effect relationship.

Examples:

I will call you as soon as I arrive.
As soon as the bell rings, the students will leave the classroom.
She started cooking as soon as she got home.
As soon as the rain stops, we can go outside.
He will pay the bill as soon as he receives his paycheck.

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Just as soon as Mrs Garvey...
We'll be ready as soon as you ID a target.
Suspects came in as soon as the doors opened.
Our instructions are to notify ICE as soon as he makes contact.
Call my office as soon as you have them.
But as soon as that parachute opens...
He'll cooperate as soon as all his property is returned to him.
The competency hearing will be scheduled as soon as you present your evaluation.
I want to see the statement as soon as it's issued.
They could've had him as soon as I took a statement.
Just as soon as we sing one Christmas carol.
Bishop, I want these specimens destroyed as soon as you're finished with them.
Please let me know as soon as you have learned what has happened.
Obviously, the payload was detonated as soon as we realized what had happened.
I start as soon as I get a down payment.
Let me know as soon as the tank's ready.
We can leave tonight, as soon as it gets dark.
We leave London as soon as it is dark.
This conversation's over as soon as you tell me when and where.
Just as soon as you change your face.

Alternatives:

once
immediately after
the moment
right after
when

as soon

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express the idea of doing something immediately or without delay.

Use "as soon" to indicate that something will be done immediately or without delay. It is often used to emphasize promptness.

Examples:

I will finish this task as soon as possible.
Please call me back as soon as you can.
He left the house as soon as he heard the news.
She replied to the email as soon as she read it.
As soon as he saw the accident, he called for help.

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(also would sooner)C2 If you would (just) as soon do something or would sooner do something, you would prefer to do it rather than something else that is ...
immediately at or shortly after the time that <call as soon as you get there> ... of " as soon as" Nglish: Translation of "as soon as" for Spanish speakers Britannica ...
Also, as soon. Rather, more readily; also, equally. For example, I'd just as soon you took care of it, or I would as soon recover before I go and baby-sit, or I'd as ...
I would (just) as soon do something - definition and synonyms ... I'd just as soon stay at home. I'd as soon go to another restaurant as wait for a table here.

Alternatives:

immediately
right away
without delay
promptly
quickly

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