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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 Category 5 Hurricane Polo will impact Baja California early next week, and splash New Mexico and western Texas with drenching rains soon after. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2026 These days, much of the area planned for the projects aren’t much but grass and concrete where buildings once stood — but that is expected to change soon. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Sep. 2026 Now, the taqueria, which has held on to its homemade flavors for the past 60 years, will soon disappear, too. — Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026 If the soon-to-be iconic Alex Mill tote isn’t in your budget, don’t stress. — Jordan Julian, InStyle, 26 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
  • The La Verne blaze began shortly before noon Tuesday inside one of four 250-kilowatt-battery containers at the Metropolitan Water District’s facility on Wheeler Avenue, according to the La Verne Fire Department.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Chris Lindstrom didn’t have any lines rehearsed or even a direction planned for his pregame speech when the Falcons surrounded him shortly before kickoff Thursday night at Lambeau Field.
    — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of shortly
Adverb
  • Even if the relationship isn’t fake, something about Bronwyn’s newfound fame (or, rather, adjacency to fame by way of Lisa Barlow) may have altered her brain chemistry into thinking this is a normal way to navigate and present a new relationship.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
  • This had nothing to do with work on the field, but rather a promotion for how the team is about to honor its past.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of rather
Adverb
  • The ceasefire quickly unraveled, and the 60-day deadline passed last month with no breakthroughs.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The father-daughter pair embraced as Verlander started to cry, and the crowd quickly rose to their feet for a standing ovation.
    — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of quickly
Adverb
  • Then fold the quilt up for putting back in storage—preferably in a different configuration so the quilt doesn’t develop creases.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Now at 65, Eaton wants a larger full-time home with more space, preferably in a New York City suburb.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of preferably
Adverb
  • September 24, 2026 AI is rapidly changing how top leaders communicate with employees, customers, boards, and each other.
    — Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business Review, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The tragedy has shaken students across campus Across campus, vending machines that offer free Narcan – an over-the-counter nasal spray version of naloxone used to rapidly reverse the effects of an opioid overdose – have been emptied, WMC reported.
    — Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of rapidly
Adverb
  • Council member Dale Reynolds, who first made the motion to approve the ordinance, questioned whether there was any incentive for the public to willingly register their bikes.
    — Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The front end simply carves into turns with the slightest shift of body position, leaning over willingly enough to eliminate conscious thought and hesitation right out of the gate.
    — Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of willingly
Adverb
  • Some are condemned swiftly and harshly, others are shrugged off almost entirely.
    — Matt Calkins OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Investment firms have swiftly raised price targets for Meta, as the company now has a compelling new narrative to pitch to Wall Street.
    — , CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of swiftly
Adverb
  • The idea that nourishment serves readily as a conduit is driven home by La Gola, Marcon’s previous film.
    — Matthew McLean, Artforum, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Some areas may not be able to soak up even moderate rain as readily as normal.
    — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of readily

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“Soon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soon. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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