Main Entry:

soon

Pronunciation:

\ˈsün, especially New England ˈsu̇n\

Function:

adverb

Etymology:

Middle English soone, from Old English sōna; akin to Old High German sān immediately

Date:

before 12th century

1 aobsolete : at once : immediately b: 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>3archaic : before the usual time4: in agreement with one's choice or preference : willingly <I'd just as soon walk as drive>