soon
adverb
ˈsün 
especially New England ˈsu̇n
sooner; soonest
1
: without undue time lapse : before long
soon after sunrise
2
: in a prompt manner : speedily
as soon as possible
the sooner the better
no sooner said than done
3
: in agreement with one's choice or preference : willingly
I'd just as soon walk as drive
4
archaic : before the usual time
5
obsolete : at once : immediately
Synonyms
- anon
- before long
- by and by
- directly
- momentarily
- presently
- shortly
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Example Sentences
We will soon be making changes. The soonest I can get there is tomorrow. When is the soonest possible date of delivery? The audience soon realized that it wasn't a stunt. She found a job soon after graduation. How soon can you finish the job? The sooner you finish your homework, the sooner you can go outside and play. I will let you know as soon as possible. I'll get there as soon as I can. See More
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Etymology
Middle English soone, from Old English sōna; akin to Old High German sān immediately
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 5
Phrases Containing soon
Kids Definition
soon
adverb
ˈsün
sooner; soonest
1
: without delay : before long
The fog soon disappeared.
2
: in a prompt way : quickly
I'll call you as soon as possible.
3
: before long
They soon learned the truth.
4
: early entry 1 sense 2
I wish you'd told me sooner.
5
: by choice : willingly
I would sooner walk than ride.
soon
adverb
1
as in shortly
at or within a short time we'll be done soon Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- shortly
- now
- immediately
- momentarily
- promptly
- before long
- presently
- anon
- instantly
- forthwith
- instantaneously
- straightaway
- directly
- right off
- right now
- incontinently
- right away
- pronto
- by and by
- straightway
2
as in rather
by choice or preference I'd sooner have a cavity filled than suffer through that opera again Synonyms & Similar Words
- rather
- preferably
- willingly
- first
- readily
- fain
- either
- instead
- alternatively
- gladly
- alternately
- voluntarily
- optionally
- wishfully
- obligingly
- desirably
- electively
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- reluctantly
- unwillingly
- involuntarily
- forcibly
- willy-nilly
3
as in quickly
with great speed as soon as possible Synonyms & Similar Words
- quickly
- rapidly
- swiftly
- quick
- fast
- immediately
- promptly
- hot
- speedily
- hastily
- swift
- like gangbusters
- briskly
- apace
- at full tilt
- posthaste
- abruptly
- presto
- pronto
- like wildfire
- at full throttle
- in short order
- fleetly
- by leaps and bounds
- full tilt
- readily
- in a hurry
- like a shot
- double-quick
- a mile a minute
- lickety-split
- suddenly
- chop-chop
- snappily
- vigorously
- hell-for-leather
- impulsively
- recklessly
- rashly
- impetuously
- energetically
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- slowly
- slow
- sluggishly
- belatedly
- deliberately
- leisurely
- ploddingly
- tardily
- lingeringly
- laggardly
- delinquently