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Contents overview as long asWord Problems from A to Z379 as long as1tensesAfter as long as, we use a present tense to express a future idea.I'll remember that day as long as I live. (not … as long as I will live.)For other conjunctions which are used in this way, 231.2conditionsAs/so long as is often used to state conditions.You can take my car as/so long as you drive carefully. (= … on condition that you drive carefully.)3emphatic useBefore a number, as long as can be used to suggest great length.These meetings can last as long as four hours.For a similar use of as much/many as, 203.6.Previous Next |