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
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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Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
What's New Russia touted its growing nuclear submarine fleet on Saturday amid tensions with North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) as new submarines are expected to be delivered to the Russian Navy soon.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
This project sounds like the most daring one that’s currently in the works, while also being the most likely to enter production soon.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 21 Dec. 2024
The family of four will soon be one of five as Brittany and Patrick are expecting their third child together — a girl.
—Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Soon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soon. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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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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