soon

[soon]

adverb

sooner, soonest 

1. within a short period after this or that time, event, etc..

   We shall know soon after he calls.

2. before long; in the near future; at an early date.

   Let's leave soon.

3. promptly or quickly.

   He came as soon as he could.

4. readily or willingly.

   I would as soon walk as ride.

5. early in a period of time; before the time specified is much advanced.

   soon at night; soon in the evening.

6. Obsolete.,  immediately; at once; forthwith.

soon

/ suːn /

adverb

1. in or after a short time; in a little while; before long

   the doctor will soon be here

2. at the very moment that

   she burst into tears as soon as she saw him

3. used to indicate that the second alternative mentioned is not preferable to the first

   I'd just as soon go by train as drive

Word History and Origins

Origin of soon¹

First recorded before 900; Middle English; Old English sōna; cognate with Old High German sān, Gothic suns

Word History and Origins

Origin of soon¹

Old English sōna; related to Old High German sāno, Gothic suns

Idioms and Phrases

see as soon as; fool and his money are soon parted; had rather (sooner); just as soon; no sooner said than done; speak too soon.

Example Sentences

However, Johnson previously said that the Rep.-elect can be sworn in “as soon as she wants.”

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Des Cars praised the security guards who she said acted quickly to evacuate the building as soon as they were aware there had been an intrusion into the Gallery of Apollo.

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It added that Mayor Carlos Moedas, who was re-elected earlier this month, promised to "re-establish as soon as possible complete trust in and credibility of a company that is fundamental to the city".

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While no vote has been scheduled on the bills, they are expected as soon as Thursday.

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Pressed on how soon the law might change, she said she wanted it to happen "as soon as parliamentary time allows".

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