soon

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/suːn/]

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Senses

1. soon (adj) — sense 1

Definition: Short in length of time from the present.

Example: I need the soonest date you have available.

2. soon (adj) — sense 2

Definition: Early.

Example: Late in the evening we arrived at Quincy where we bivouacked for the night and taken a soon start the next morning to march to the arsenal.

3. soon (adj) — sense 3

Definition: Used as an alternative to express 'to be going to' in the form 'to be soon to'.

Example: Hurry up, the wedding is soon to start!

4. soon (adv) — sense 4

Definition: Immediately, instantly.

5. soon (adv) — sense 5

Definition: Within a short time; quickly.

Example: His wife is likely to come too after him, but we just do not know how soon after.

6. soon (adv) — sense 6

Definition: Early.

Example: How is it that ye are come so soon to day?

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