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
Examples of soon in a Sentence
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.
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Will McGough, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Production is scheduled to begin soon on the film, which will premiere on Disney Channel and Disney+.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Feb. 2025
We are also excited by rising talent S.S. Daley, launching soon on Moda Operandi, and his charming approach to modernizing nostalgic British codes.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 25 Feb. 2025
Opened in 2018, The Funky Taco soon will cease to exist.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 25 Feb. 2025
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“Soon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soon. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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soon
adverb
ˈsün 
especially New England ˈsu̇n
1
: before long : without delay
soon after sunrise
2
: in a speedy way
as soon as possible
3
archaic
: before the usual time
4
: by choice
would as soon do it now
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