soon
soon
adv \ˈsün, especially New England ˈsu̇n\Definition of SOON
1
a obsolete : at once : immediately b : 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
archaic : before the usual time
4
: in agreement with one's choice or preference : willingly <I'd just as soon walk as drive>
See Examples of SOON
- 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.
Origin of SOON
Middle English soone, from Old English sōna; akin to Old High German sān immediately
First Known Use: before 12th century
Related to SOON
Antonyms: involuntarily, unwillingly
Related Words: forthwith, immediately, incontinently, instantaneously, instantly, now, promptly, pronto, right away, right now, right off, straightaway, straightway
Rhymes with SOON
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