as long as ...とは 意味・読み方・使い方

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接続詞

as long as

1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see as,‎ long.

   It took three times as long as I expected (= three times longer than I did).

2. (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.

   • 1997, Max Martin, Backstreet Boys, As Long as You Love Me:

     I don't care who you are, where you're from, what you did, as long as you love me

3. (idiomatic) For the entire duration that, while, Since

   As long as you're here, you may as well help me with the garden.

同意語

• (provided that): provided, so long as

派生語

前置詞

as long as

1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see as,‎ long.

   These meetings can last as long as three hours.

参照

• “as long as”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.

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