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   Soon

   /so͞on/

   

   adverb

   • 1. in or after a short time: "everyone will soon know the truth" Similar in a short timeshortlypresentlyin the near futurebefore longin a little whilein a minutein a momentin an instantin a twinklingin the twinkling of an eyebefore you know itany minute (now)any day (now)any time (now)by and byinformal:prontoin (less than) no timein no time (at all)in a jiffyin two shakesin two shakes of a lamb's tailbefore you can say Jack Robinsonsharpishin a tickin two ticksdated:directlyarchaic, informal:anonliterary:ere long
   • ▪ early: "it's a pity you have to leave so soon" Similar earlyquicklypromptlyspeedilypunctuallyby when
   • 2. used to indicate one's preference in a particular matter: "I'd just as soon Tim did it"

   Word Origin Old Englishsōna ‘immediately’, of West Germanic origin.

   Derivatives

   • 1. soonish adverb

   Scrabble Points: 4

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › soonSoon Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of SOON is without undue time lapse : before long. How to use soon in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSOON | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   SOON definition: 1. in or within a short time; before long; quickly: 2. at the same time or a very short time…. Learn more.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › soonSOON Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Soon definition: within a short period after this or that time, event, etc.. See examples of SOON used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySOON | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   SOON meaning: 1. in or within a short time; before long; quickly: 2. at the same time or a very short time…. Learn more.

6. www.yourdictionary.com › soonSoon Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   In a short time (after a time specified or understood); shortly; before long. Will soon be there. Webster's New World. In the near future; shortly. The bus should be here soon. American Heritage. Just prior to something; shortly. The news broke soon before he resigned. American Heritage. Promptly; quickly. As soon as possible. Webster's New World.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishsoon adverb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   after a short time rather than after a long time. We urged them to sort out the problem sooner rather than later. Definition of soon adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSOON definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If something happened soon after a particular time or event, it happened a short time after it. You'll be hearing from us very soon. This chance has come sooner than I expected. You'll find out soon enough. The plane was returning to the airport soon after takeoff when it burst into flames.

9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › soonSoon - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of soon. adverb. in the near future. “the doctor will soon be here”. synonyms: before long, presently, shortly.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishSOON | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    SOON definition: 1. after a short period of time: 2. at the same time or a very short time after: 3. used to say…. Learn more.

11. www.thefreedictionary.com › soonSoon - definition of soon by The Free Dictionary

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    1. a. In the near future; shortly: The bus should be here soon. b. Just prior to something; shortly: The news broke soon before he resigned. 2. Without hesitation; promptly or speedily: I came as soon as possible. 3. With willingness; readily: I'd as soon leave right now. 4. Archaic Before the usual or appointed time; early. 5.