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soon
[ soon ]
adverb
- within a short period after this or that time, event, etc.:
We shall know soon after he calls.
- before long; in the near future; at an early date:
Let's leave soon.
- promptly or quickly:
He came as soon as he could.
- readily or willingly:
I would as soon walk as ride.
- early in a period of time; before the time specified is much advanced:
soon at night; soon in the evening.
- Obsolete. immediately; at once; forthwith.
soon
/ ː /
adverb
- in or after a short time; in a little while; before long
the doctor will soon be here
- as soon asat the very moment that
she burst into tears as soon as she saw him
- as soon…asused to indicate that the second alternative mentioned is not preferable to the first
I'd just as soon go by train as drive
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of soon1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of soon1
Idioms and Phrases
see as soon as ; fool and his money are soon parted ; had rather (sooner) ; just as soon ; no sooner said than done ; speak too soon .Example Sentences
The authority has provided documentation and expects findings soon.
Representatives of the victim’s family have expressed outrage that Garcia-Aquino wasn’t arrested sooner.
Which means consumers in the UK and EU could soon also see prices rising.
Most analysts believe the impact of the 145% tax on Chinese imports might materialize soon in the form of “higher prices and fewer options,” as CNN reports.
Bill Plaschke writes the Lakers have never suffered a more demoralizing playoff exit, but there are still reasons to hope for a title run soon.
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