Soon
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /suːn/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Soon is an adjective meaning Short in length of time from the present.
Meaning
Short in length of time from the present.
More Meanings
- (US, dialect) Early.
- Used as an alternative to express 'to be going to' in the form 'to be soon to'.
- Within a short time; quickly.
- (now dialectal) Early.
- Readily; willingly; used with would, or some other word expressing will.
- (obsolete) Immediately, instantly.
Example Sentences
Hurry up, the wedding is soon to start!
I need the soonest date you have available.
A new shop is soon to be opened in this street.
They were different from colored folks who had to be out to get a soon start.
Word Forms
- sooner
- soonest
Synonyms for soon
Depending on context, synonyms include anon, betimes, directly, dreckley, early, eftsoons.
Antonyms for soon
Common opposites include eventually, immediately, punctually, recently, someday, sometime.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include presently, shortly, imminently, imminent, rather, immediately.
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