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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Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 29 Sep. 2025
Rule changes to the last two collective bargaining agreements have given teams greater control over their top homegrown players by giving them the ability to extend contracts sooner and at higher salary ranges.
—Dan Woike, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
European vacation destinations will soon require travelers to have prints of their fingers taken as well as photos upon arrival.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2025
But soon after the union, Rehana says the promises were broken and the psychological abuse and harassment began.
—Carlotta Dotto, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
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“Soon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soon. Accessed 30 Sep. 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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