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 a obsolete : 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>
3 archaic : before the usual time
4 : in agreement with one's choice or preference : willingly <I'd just as soon walk as drive>