The meaning of SOON is without undue time lapse : before long. How to use soon in a sentence.

Synonyms for SOON: shortly, now, immediately, momentarily, promptly, presently, before long, instantly; Antonyms of SOON: reluctantly, involuntarily, unwillingly, forcibly, willy-nilly, slowly, slow, sluggishly

SOON definition: 1. in or within a short time; before long; quickly: 2. at the same time or a very short time…. Learn more.

see as soon as; fool and his money are soon parted; had rather (sooner); just as soon; no sooner said than done; speak too soon.

If something happened soon after a particular time or event, it happened a short time after it. You'll be hearing from us very soon. This chance has come sooner than I expected.

Definition of soon adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. in a short time from now; a short time after something else has happened. She sold the house soon after her husband died. Soon afterwards, he joined a youth theatre group. I'd love to meet up again sometime soon. I soon realized the mistake. See you soon!

1. within a short period; before long: soon after dark. 2. promptly; quickly: Finish as soon as you can. 3. readily or willingly: I would as soon walk as ride. 4. Obs. immediately; at once; forthwith. 1. sooner or later, sometime; eventually. 2. would or had sooner, to prefer to: I would sooner not go. Compare rather (def. 7).

before long: The frogs started their noise soon after dark. quickly: Finish as soon as you can. readily or willingly: I would as soon walk as ride. eventually: Sooner or later you must face the …

The word soon is often used when there’s anticipation for something that’s about to happen. For example, “Dinner will be ready soon,” means it’ll be ready shortly. Soon can also add a sense of urgency to a request, as in “Please respond soon,” suggesting the need for a quick reply.

SOON definition: 1. after a short period of time: 2. at the same time or a very short time after: 3. used to say…. Learn more.