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soon - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'soon' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Soon [ a.]
- Speedy; quick.
2 . Soon [ adv.]
- In a short time; shortly after any time specified or supposed; as, soon after sunrise.
- Without the usual delay; before any time supposed; early.
- Promptly; quickly; easily.
- Readily; willingly; -- in this sense used with would, or some other word expressing will.

Meaning of 'soon' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . soon [ r]
Meaning (1):
- in the near future
Example in sentence:
  • she will arrive presently;
  • the book will appear shortly;
  • the doctor will soon be here;
  • we should have news before long