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soon

/suːn/
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• adverb

1

In or after a short time; before long; in the near future.

Example

"The train should arrive at the station very soon."

2

Early in a period of time, or earlier than expected or desired.

Example

"Why are you leaving the reception so soon after arriving?"

3

Readily or willingly (used to express a preference, typically with 'would' or 'as').

Example

"I would just as soon stay home and read tonight as go out in the rain."

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• Rhymes for soon

• Nearby Words

sonoran whipsnake
sonorous
soochipara
soon
soonish
soot
soothe

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'sōna', meaning 'immediately' or 'at once', from Proto-Germanic '*sōnō'. Over the Middle English period, its meaning softened from 'immediately' to 'within a short time'.

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