soon Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adverb in the near future
    before long; shortly; presently.
    • the doctor will soon be here
    • the book will appear shortly
    • she will arrive presently
    • we should have news before long

WordNet

Soon adverb
Etymology
OE. sone, AS. sna; cf. OFries. sn, OS. sana, sano, OHG. sar, Goth. suns.
Definitions
  1. In a short time; shortly after any time specified or supposed; as, soon after sunrise. "Sooner said than done." Old Proverb. "As soon as it might be." Chaucer.
    She finished, and the subtle fiend his lore Soon learned. Milton.
  2. Without the usual delay; before any time supposed; early.
    How is it that ye are come so soon to-day? Ex. ii. 18.
  3. Promptly; quickly; easily.
    Small lights are soon blown out, huge fires abide. Shak.
  4. Readily; willingly; -- in this sense used with would, or some other word expressing will.
    I would as soon see a river winding through woods or in meadows, as when it is tossed up in so many whimsical figures at Versailles. Addison.
Soon adjective
Definitions
  1. Speedy; quick. Obs. Shak.

Webster 1913