As/so long as

conjunction

On the condition that, or as long as certain conditions are met.

You can go to the party as long as you are back by midnight.

Often appears as...

as long as you
as long as you have

conjunction

Indicating a considerable duration or distance, or continuing for.

The paperwork was as long as my arm.

Often appears as...

as long as my
as long as the

conjunction

On the condition that, or as long as certain conditions are met.

You can go to the party as long as you are back by midnight.

Often appears as...

as long as you
as long as you have

conjunction

Indicating a considerable duration or distance, or continuing for.

The paperwork was as long as my arm.

Often appears as...

as long as my
as long as the

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Conditional Agreement

Use when agreeing but expecting something in return or under certain conditions.

I'll lend you the book as long as you return it next week.

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Implies Trust

Signals trust that the other person will meet the conditions set.

You can use my phone as long as you don't drop it.

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Not a Guarantee

The outcome is uncertain but depends on the condition being met.

We'll reach on time as long as there's no traffic jam.

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Conditional Agreement

Use when agreeing but expecting something in return or under certain conditions.

I'll lend you the book as long as you return it next week.

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Implies Trust

Signals trust that the other person will meet the conditions set.

You can use my phone as long as you don't drop it.

Pro Tip 3/3

Not a Guarantee

The outcome is uncertain but depends on the condition being met.

We'll reach on time as long as there's no traffic jam.

Pro Tip 1/3

Conditional Agreement

Use when agreeing but expecting something in return or under certain conditions.

I'll lend you the book as long as you return it next week.

Pro Tip 2/3

Implies Trust

Signals trust that the other person will meet the conditions set.

You can use my phone as long as you don't drop it.

Pro Tip 3/3

Not a Guarantee

The outcome is uncertain but depends on the condition being met.

We'll reach on time as long as there's no traffic jam.

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