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    Is the meaning of the phrase "as soon as tomorrow" the same as in "as early as tomorrow"? Is "as soon as tomorrow" even right? Also, is there a difference in usage in BrE and AmE?
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    Default Re: as soon/early as tomorrow

    I've only ever heard 'as early as tomorrow', but 'as soon as tomorrow' would mean the same.

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    Default Re: as soon/early as tomorrow

    I can't find a difference between them and would use both.

    The report could be ready as early as tomorrow.
    I want to go to London. I might go as soon as tomorrow.
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