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soon

adverb

ˈsün How to pronounce soon (audio)
Definition of soonnext
1
as in shortly
at or within a short time we'll be done soon

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Relevance
2
as in rather
by choice or preference I'd sooner have a cavity filled than suffer through that opera again

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3
as in quickly
with great speed as soon as possible

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of soon The company is developing the more powerful rocket to support large commercial and national security satellite constellations, of which there soon may be a high demand. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2026 Word of Vela Gonzalez‘s detention quickly spread and soon after, the video had landed in a group chat for residents of the area. — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026 Prices will likely rise by the end of the today, if not sooner. — Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026 George, who is second in line to the British throne, arrived in a jacket, shirt and tie and dark trousers but soon changed into the school’s uniform of a black tailcoat, waistcoat and pinstriped trousers, with a stiff white collar. — Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for soon
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soon
  1. shortly
  2. rather
  3. quickly
  4. preferably
  5. rapidly
  6. willingly
  7. swiftly
  8. readily
Adverb
  • Yan finally reached the Major Leagues last month, shortly before his 30th birthday, after years of incredible effort.
    — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 6 Sep. 2026
  • He was taken to the medical center as a precaution and Ferrari confirmed shortly before the race resumed that he had been released and was OK.
    — Luke Smith, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of shortly
Adverb
  • But their primitive way of living reveals itself to rather more devastating effect when their third child is born, and Inger commits an act of unthinkable desperation.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Dmitriy Mazurov plays successful company director Gleb, whose seemingly perfect life starts to unravel, not due to the conflict however, but rather his suspicions that his wife (Iris Lebedeva) is having an affair.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of rather
Adverb
  • Both players were able to end points quickly, and Sabalenka also showed off some impressive speed in tracking down drop shots.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Consumers across many Asian markets are willing to experiment with new flavors and restaurant concepts, creating opportunities for brands to generate awareness and trial quickly, Tan said.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of quickly
Adverb
  • For Jaissle, a defensive midfielder who had preferably played in the Premier League was essential.
    — George Caulkin, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Adults ages 65 and older should preferably receive a flu vaccine designed to produce a stronger immune response, such as a high-dose or adjuvanted vaccine, when available.
    — Ava Tsapatsaris, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of preferably
Adverb
  • In its premiere, this was a Korean Cherry Orchard performed in Korean for audiences that needed no primer on its setting, the rapidly changing globalized city where the characters’ home is threatening to disappear.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
  • These will cause glucose to flood the bloodstream quite rapidly, and then your pancreas responds by pumping out all this insulin.
    — Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of rapidly
Adverb
  • Mahomes willingly sandwiched his body between two defenders for a 15-yard touchdown on a scramble.
    — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Riggle noted that people may be unaware of the danger that Stewart willingly placed himself in while serving his country.
    — Ashley Hume , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of willingly
Adverb
  • The Justice Department last spring subpoenaed witnesses before a Washington grand jury as part of an investigation into Brennan but swiftly withdrew the subpoenas in favor of voluntary interviews.
    — Eric Tucker, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Once the race restarted, Gasly tumbled down the order while Red Bull’s Max Verstappen rose to fight Russell for first, with the pair swiftly joined by Antonelli.
    — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of swiftly
Adverb
  • With the top tucked away, the car more readily reveals the extra style added to its interior.
    — Tim Stevens, Robb Report, 14 Sep. 2026
  • But plenty of brands, from Bode to Brunello Cucinelli, have brought their own spin on the look, while mainstream fashion brands like Quince and Madewell make the jacket more readily available for the everyday woman.
    — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of readily

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“Soon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soon. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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