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 And soon, the virus would also cross borders, triggering food insecurity, widespread sickness, and mass casualties around the world. — Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026 By skipping the shipyard period, the submarine can join the fleet sooner, and the Navy’s workforce can focus on other construction and maintenance needs. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026 That could become a reality soon as YouTube’s massive reach and usage are far bigger than any TV network. — Partner Content, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026 OpenAI, one of the wealthiest companies in the world, is expected to go public soon at a valuation of almost $1 trillion. — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 18 Aug. 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
  • Some states and gun rights groups, like Gun Owners of America, shortly thereafter sued the federal government.
    — Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Investigators learned that Harris had posted an Instagram Story of the VSU campus shortly before the shooting.
    — Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of shortly
Adverb
  • However, emerging research suggests that these neurons are not a unified group, but rather have distinct molecular identities.
    — Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
  • That seems rather unfair on those who operated well under their PSR limit, and a concession offered by the EFL arrives in the form of a transitional ‘allowable headroom injection’.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of rather
Adverb
  • What quickly emerges, is Jackson’s talent for bringing comedic punch to each character.
    — Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
  • An inmate ran out of a preliminary hearing at the Fairfield Courthouse Tuesday afternoon, knocking down a deputy district attorney and making it out of the courtroom before he was quickly apprehended, the Solano County Sheriff's Office said.
    — Richard Ramos, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of quickly
Adverb
  • The filling sets in the fridge for at least four hours, but preferably overnight.
    — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Aug. 2026
  • BODi recommends taking the first formula once a day, preferably in the morning, and the second twice a day with breakfast and lunch.
    — Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of preferably
Adverb
  • During totality, the temperature could briefly fall by 18 degrees Fahrenheit (10 degrees Celsius) before rising rapidly again once the sun reappears.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Skeptics have questioned whether graphics processing units (GPUs) can support this type of financing because the chips have historically been viewed as rapidly depreciating technology.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of rapidly
Adverb
  • What happened to the colonists remains unknown, but archaeological finds—including otherwise anachronistic English artifacts on Hatteras Island—give some support to White’s theory that at least some of the colonists relocated willingly.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026
  • By suggesting that Black women would willingly place their own children in mortal danger for profit, such narratives provided yet another means of humiliating, degrading and dehumanizing African Americans.
    — The Conversation, The Conversation, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of willingly
Adverb
  • This, as is the way with the Villans, can swiftly change depending on Emery’s rationale and whether or not certain players leave.
    — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • In my view, what separates successful leaders isn't their ability to adapt quickly in a swiftly changing environment.
    — Don Weber, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of swiftly
Adverb
  • The question, however, revolves around how viable and profitable they are compared to readily available alternatives.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The heating vent and electrical outlets are readily accessible on the interior wall, as are the command screens.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of readily

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