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 Kim expects issues like color depth and bitrate to be solved soon. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Nov. 2026 However, Frank Zappa, who used the wah-wah pedal in 1966 when Casher sat in with the Mothers of Invention, gifted a pedal to Jimi Hendrix, solidifying the wah-wah’s place in music history soon after. — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 8 Nov. 2026 But these efforts to move into longer, more resource-intensive video content could be a harbinger of what’s to come — and what could soon be asked of news publishers and influencers alike. — Mia Sato, The Verge, 8 Nov. 2026 The problem with Iran will end soon, and not because of them. — Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Nov. 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
  • Against the Chiefs, Nix said Waddle was asking for the ball shortly before scoring a touchdown near the goal line.
    — Sam Jane, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2026
  • In the late 1970s and early 1980s, as the Dutch economy faced severe strain, his economics teacher told the class that banks would never fail, only for a major bank to collapse shortly thereafter.
    — , CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of shortly
Adverb
  • Not for a lack of curiosity; rather, the iPhone lock-in feels too strong.
    — Allison Johnson, The Verge, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Despite Levin's suggestion that AOL's remaining customer base might be rather small, the email service still has millions of users.
    — Emma Marsden, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of rather
Adverb
  • Either way, many intimate gatherings around the country are quickly adding a sales pitch.
    — Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2026
  • In addition, there is an increasing emphasis on developing systems that are modular, allowing them to be quickly adapted and scaled to meet future needs.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of quickly
Adverb
  • Extra points for a beautifully aged suede shoulder bag, preferably pulled from grandma’s closet, or an oversized boho tote.
    — Georgia Brown, Glamour, 7 Nov. 2026
  • And when in doubt, plenty of layers (preferably in natural fabrics) are never a bad idea.
    — Abby Hepworth, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of preferably
Adverb
  • The technology is rapidly transforming the way people work, in part by eliminating some of the busy work and tedium of manual workflows, freeing up time for employees to focus on more complex issues.
    — S. Sorrina Beecher, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Communication issues also played a role as crews faced rapidly changing fire conditions.
    — Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of rapidly
Adverb
  • DeLillo has written his share of sturdy female characters, but never in the first person, and never so willingly.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 Nov. 2026
  • However, there is a price to pay, and our veterans have willingly made the choice to challenge all those who would try to defeat our military, the greatest military in the world.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of willingly
Adverb
  • The federal judges who ordered the men’s releases have reacted swiftly — and, at times, furiously — to the re-arrests.
    — Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Opposition to the facilities mounted swiftly over the summer as Americans grew worried about their potential to harm the environment, raise utility bills and contribute to job loss.
    — Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of swiftly
Adverb
  • An asset that can move more readily into collateral, lending or financing transactions can potentially be put to work more easily across the financial system.
    — Isabella Gao, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2026
  • But with energy prices on the rise, heating your home might be more expensive this winter season—especially for renters who can’t readily make big changes to their home to better prepare for the cold.
    — Simmone Shah, Time, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of readily

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“Soon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soon. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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