ASAP

ASAP is an acronym and an initialism. An acronym is an abbreviation that is formed by taking the initial letters of the words in a phrase and creating a new word that is pronounceable. Because ASAP can be pronounced as a word or stated as a series of letters, it is considered both an acronym and an initialism. We will look at the meaning of the word ASAP, where it came from, and some examples of its use in sentences.

ASAP means right away, without delay, or at once. ASAP stands for as soon as possible. The expression ASAP came into use in the military, first, and made its way into everyday language in the 1950s; it became quite popular in everyday use in the 1970s. Today, ASAP is often seen in business correspondence. The term ASAP is almost always rendered with capital letters, though it is sometimes seen lowercased, as in asap.

Examples

The musician just posted yet another fire ‘fit to Instagram, and we’re ready to replicate it ASAP. (Teen Vogue)

So if you see something that you want, nab it ASAP. (Forbes Magazine)

“We need the plan for Buncrana up and running and we need it asap.” (Derry Journal)