as long as

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as long as

conjunction

  1. 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.
  2. idiomatic For the entire duration that; while; since. As long as you're here, you may as well help me with the garden.
  3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see as, long. It took three times as long as I expected (= three times longer than I did).

preposition

  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see as, long. These meetings can last as long as three hours.

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