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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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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Recent Examples of soon The brutal sell-off in South Korean equities of recent weeks could soon reverse course, according to Citi analysts, who see potential for the Kospi index to add more than 50% from current values. — Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 21 July 2026 Alas, a hand injury soon puts that plan in jeopardy, leading a doctor, played by producer Ben Stiller, to literally write Dusty a prescription for pickleball. — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 21 July 2026 Miami Heat owner Micky Arison will soon be able to add to his resume in the basketball world. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026 The deeper the water, the sooner a vehicle loses traction on the road. — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 July 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
  • Eclipse chasers are targeting Greenland’s Scoresby Sund, Iceland’s volcanic landscapes and flat horizons in Spain, where the eclipse will take place shortly before sunset.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Jordan denied Aqaba had been threatened, but Iranian missiles struck its airport shortly afterward.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 20 July 2026
Definition of shortly
Adverb
  • Evaluating how things went during an initial taste of action in the NBA’s Las Vegas Summer League, Hannes Steinbach was rather pleased.
    — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
  • The only thing that felt rather bittersweet was that Sega’s people showed Virtua Fighter running on laptops at the end of the event, which, considering the company’s long and storied arcade history, was rather sad to see.
    — Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of rather
Adverb
  • Two teams — McLaren and Aston Martin — are expected to bring big upgrade packages to the Hungarian Grand Prix this weekend, and this race is anticipated to be less about energy deployment and more about driving quickly without making a mistake.
    — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • With a void in leadership and production, the Horned Frogs will need someone to step up quickly.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
Definition of quickly
Adverb
  • Complete your ensemble with a matching pair of loafers, preferably in barely-there mesh—easy-breezy, minimalist chic, just like that.
    — India Roby, Glamour, 20 July 2026
  • Pitch a No-Hitter (preferably Roupp, McDonald or Whisenhunt).
    — Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 17 July 2026
Definition of preferably
Adverb
  • Although revenues have expanded substantially, income needs to continue growing rapidly for Newcastle to sustain a higher salary base and regularly sign the best players.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 July 2026
  • But a warming planet has increased ocean temperatures and created milder winters — allowing the crabs to multiply rapidly and feast on the clams.
    — Kasha Patel, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
Definition of rapidly
Adverb
  • The evidence presented during the trial, Gifford’s family said in the statement, showed that Gifford did not willingly go off with Sochor and his brother Gary Sochor that night.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
  • And those are just two stories of many, says Franzen, who has issued trespassing orders to guests who will not leave willingly.
    — Hannah Seligson, Vanity Fair, 13 July 2026
Definition of willingly
Adverb
  • Payment card data could swiftly identify common merchants, a crucial first step where traditional epidemiology struggles.
    — John Drake, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Other top watchmakers swiftly followed suit, with blue dials becoming a staple across collections.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 July 2026
Definition of swiftly
Adverb
  • Because humans can readily resolve patterns in motion — when points move in the same direction, the brain groups them into a unified whole — the moving dots appear as faint letters.
    — Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • For example, there are many places to dine on readily available fresh seafood, and options for boating, wildlife, biking, and fishing excursions.
    — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 22 July 2026
Definition of readily

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