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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Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025
The precious cargo was soon rolling toward the James River and the safety of the ship’s hold.
—Andrew Lawler, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025
Politico reported earlier Wednesday that the Tesla CEO will soon be leaving the Trump administration.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2025
Water depth - The deeper the water, the sooner a vehicle loses traction on the road.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2025
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“Soon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soon. Accessed 12 Apr. 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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