ASAP

8 synonyms and 0 antonyms for ASAP, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Adverb — As quickly as circumstances allow; without any avoidable delay.

Synonyms

Everyday swaps

Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.

immediately priority rush

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

urgently promptly urgent

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

right away at once

Synonyms by Meaning

1. adverb informal

As quickly as circumstances allow; without any avoidable delay.

“Can you send me the signed copy ASAP?”

immediately urgently right away promptly at once

2. adjective informal

Requiring the fastest possible action.

“Mark it as an ASAP job so the workshop sees it first.”

urgent priority rush

How to use ASAP

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

need it ASAP reply ASAP get back to me ASAP as soon as possible

Fine in email, chat and speech, but too casual for formal letters and contracts, where 'as soon as reasonably practicable' or a stated deadline is clearer.

Etymology

An initialism of as soon as possible.

Full origin of ASAP →

Frequently asked questions

What does ASAP stand for?

It stands for 'as soon as possible'. It can be said as a word, AY-sap, or spelled out letter by letter, and both are accepted.

Is ASAP rude in an email?

It can read as pushy, because it presses for speed without acknowledging the other person's workload. Naming an actual deadline and a reason is usually received better, for example 'by 3pm today so I can send the report'.

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