as long as

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as long as

1. and so long as since; because. As long as you're going to the bakery, please buy some fresh bread. So long as you're here, please stay for dinner.

2. and so long as if; only if. You may have dessert so long as you eat all your vegetables. You can go out this evening as long as you promise to be home by midnight.

3. for a specified length of time. You may stay out as long as you like. I didn't go to school as long as Bill did.

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You won't stop, I know, as long as you can trail round in a white gown with your hair down, and wear gold-paper jewelry. Little Women by Alcott, Louisa May View in context More results

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