ASAP
8 synonyms 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.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
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?”
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'.
