soon

adverb

ˈsün How to pronounce soon (audio)
Definition of soonnext
1
as in shortly
at or within a short time we'll be done soon

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2
as in rather
by choice or preference I'd sooner have a cavity filled than suffer through that opera again

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3
as in quickly
with great speed as soon as possible

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Recent Examples of soon Where there is smoke, there is fire and the Yankees could soon find their season up in flames. — James O'Connell, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2025 But soon, Haigh discovered a quicker, more brutal way of getting rich. — Sean Neumann, People.com, 9 Mar. 2025 Cooper is hopeful that cooler heads will soon prevail. — Don Riddell, CNN, 9 Mar. 2025 First Cabin International Hawaii, which will begin taking reservations soon for the spring, will rent 103 pods across three categories. — Will McGough, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for soon
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soon
  1. shortly
  2. rather
  3. preferably
  4. swiftly
  5. readily
  6. quick
  7. first
  8. fast
Adverb
  • An earlier attempt on March 12 was called off after a critical hydraulic system on ground failed shortly before launch.
    — Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The child fell from the Spring Grove Apartments, a 13-story building in the 4500 block of South Drexel Boulevard in Bronzeville on Tuesday, March 11, shortly before 11 a.m. local time, the Chicago Police Department confirmed to PEOPLE in a statement.
    — Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of shortly
Adverb
  • The company has forged ahead with Gemini's expansion in the intervening months, making Assistant's demise rather unsurprising.
    — Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Poland isn’t considering a return to universal military service, but rather a reserve system based on the model in Switzerland, where every man is obliged to serve in the armed forces or an alternative civilian service.
    — Lorne Cook, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of rather
Adverb
  • Immigrant rights groups say people should bring someone, preferably an attorney, to ICE appointments.
    — Sophia Tareen, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Always store paint cans on shelves or other elevated surfaces, preferably on wooden pallets, to avoid direct contact with cold flooring.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of preferably
Adverb
  • Countermeasures swiftly came through from the U.S.′ trading partners.
    — Sarah Min, CNBC, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Japanese actor Koki is swiftly building an international profile that spans continents and genres, from dual roles in a Japanese horror film to sword fighting in 18th-century Britain.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of swiftly
Adverb
  • Unfortunately, there’s a high chance that your phone number is readily available on many lists that data brokers sell to numerous search websites.
    — Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 17 Mar. 2025
  • As even the instructors at Radford will readily admit, every driver is still a student.
    — Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of readily
Adverb
  • The Shift is a regular feature to catch up quick on what's happening in Arkansas' economy and entrepreneurial ecosystem.
    — Worth Sparkman, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025
  • New technology such as genetic sequencing of environmental DNA and real-time imaging is making the identification of new marine species quicker and easier, but scientists still rely on collecting physical specimens for confirmation, which can be slow work, Taylor said.
    — Katie Hunt, CNN, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of quick
Adverb
  • The move was first reported by KSTP-TV on Wednesday and confirmed to Newsweek by a Minnetonka Police spokesperson.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Ortega, 22, and Russell, 30 are in early talks to star in a remake of 1992's Single White Female, PEOPLE can confirm, after the news was first reported by TheInsneider.
    — Sharareh Drury, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of first
Adverb
  • Reality check: Sales are still moving fast in relatively affordable parts of the country where competition is hot, Zillow senior economist Orphe Divounguy tells Axios.
    — Sami Sparber, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025
  • By sharing real-time insights and coordinated strategies, both functions can work harmoniously to deliver seamless buyer experiences and close deals faster and more effectively.
    — Forrester, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
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