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

His time in jail while the case played out would count towards that total, meaning if the judge agrees, Combs would soon walk free.

From BBC

Here’s a video from the school explaining all the building that will soon begin.

From Los Angeles Times

Stovall said he gave the vendor his cellphone number and was told a lawyer would call him soon and ask him a few questions: What facility were you in?

From Los Angeles Times

“I am tracking this closely and working to resolve this as soon as possible.”

From Los Angeles Times

"I hope my brother will be found soon. I feel sad thinking of him being down there for four days."

From BBC

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