asap

asap — abbreviation

1. used in messages to say that something should be done at the earliest practical

1.縮寫B1
釋義

used in messages to say that something should be done at the earliest practical time, with no unnecessary waiting.

例句

Please send the signed form back ASAP so we can book your seat.

ASAP at end of an email request

The nurse asked Daniel to call the clinic ASAP about his test.

verb + ASAP after instruction

同義詞
  • immediately

    stronger and more direct; common in speech and writing

  • right away

    very common in everyday spoken English

  • promptly

    more formal; common in service or workplace contexts

  • without delay

    formal and often used in notices or instructions

反義詞
  • later

    shows there is no need for quick action

  • eventually

    suggests something will happen after some time

文法句型

verb + ASAP

ASAP at end of request

need + something + ASAP

用法筆記

Mostly written in capital letters and far more common in emails, texts, notes, and workplace chat than in formal writing. It usually comes after the main verb or at the end of the request: 'call ASAP', 'send it ASAP'.

常見錯誤

❌Please ASAP send the photos.
✅Please send the photos ASAP.
💡ASAP usually comes after the main verb or at the end of the request.
❌The report is ASAP.
✅Please finish the report ASAP.
💡ASAP modifies an action that should happen quickly, not the thing itself.