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Definition of soon
adverb, soon·er, soon·est.
within a short period after this or that time, event, etc.: We shall know soon after he calls.
before long; in the near future; at an early date: Let's leave soon.
promptly or quickly: He came as soon as he could.
readily or willingly: I would as soon walk as ride.
early in a period of time; before the time specified is much advanced: soon at night; soon in the evening.
Obsolete. immediately; at once; forthwith.
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Origin of soon
First recorded before 900; Middle English; Old English sĆna; cognate with Old High German sÄn, Gothic suns
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British Dictionary definitions for soon
soon
/ (suËn) /
adverb
in or after a short time; in a little while; before longthe doctor will soon be here
as soon as at the very moment thatshe burst into tears as soon as she saw him
as soonâŠas used to indicate that the second alternative mentioned is not preferable to the firstI'd just as soon go by train as drive
Word Origin for soon
Old English sĆna; related to Old High German sÄno, Gothic suns
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Other Idioms and Phrases with soon
soon
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.
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