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
  • Northeast of Thule's Malmö headquarters in the greater Stockholm metro, Dometic has largely focused in on inflatable RTT design, going so far as to integrate an air tent into a rather impressive Jeep Wrangler pop-top concept.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Kawajiri crashes the two together both with a rather sweet, tentative courtship and plenty of comedy around the anxiety which would accompany any new romance, let alone one between two shut-ins with no game.
    — Kambole Campbell, IndieWire, 4 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
  • Drone technology and artificial intelligence are rapidly reshaping modern warfare, but the world's biggest defense contractors are finding that demand for tanks, fighter jets and other traditional military equipment remains strong.
    — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
  • This quirky species also has a relatively large tendon for a muscle that flexes the ankle, enabling it to bring its body down rapidly and strongly.
    — Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of rapidly
Adverb
  • Or the conveners of this exhibition, who too willingly betray the secrets of artworks, sacrificing complexity to sentimentality?
    — Kristian Vistrup Madsen, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Prosecutors said Salman pledged loyalty to ISIS and willingly participated in its activities.
    — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 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
  • Because the album is rich with melody—because the compositions snake so readily from note to note, compared to Malone’s previous works—inklings of narrative start to seep from the foggy passages.
    — Sasha Geffen, Pitchfork, 3 Nov. 2026
  • For progressives, deterrence can be more readily accomplished than centrists believe, both because the United States’ existing military power is sufficient and because China is not an aggressive revisionist power like Russia.
    — THOMAS WRIGHT, Foreign Affairs, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of readily

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“Soon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soon. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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