We will soon be making changes. The soonest I can get there is tomorrow. When is the soonest possible date of delivery? The audience soon realized that it wasn't a stunt. She found a job soon after graduation. How soon can you finish the job? The sooner you finish your homework, the sooner you can go outside and play. I will let you know as soon as possible. I'll get there as soon as I can. See More
Recent Examples on the WebJune Ambrose, along with many contemporaries of the 90s and early aughts, carved out a niche within the fashion space that soon became global.Essence, 9 Sep. 2022 New flights from Phoenix to this BBQ capital are coming soon. Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 8 Sep. 2022 But Robert Zemeckis’ live action/CG hybrid version of Pinocchio wouldn’t be in a great spot even without a second ambitious adaptation coming soon. John Defore, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Sep. 2022 Coming soon is a digital online catalog that will include high-quality photography with an aviation theme and high-end videography. Carol Besler, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2022 These speakers are waterproof and small enough to fit in a beach bag, plus available in an array of colors, with new ones coming soon. Robert Levine, Billboard, 7 Sep. 2022 Nonetheless, the researchers don't think the shark is coming back anytime soon. Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 7 Sep. 2022 Culinary Dropout has locations in Arizona, Colorado, North Carolina, and one coming soon in Atlanta. William Thornton | Wthornton@al.com, al, 7 Sep. 2022 Coming soon: The inn’s kitchen will open for dinner.Sunset Magazine, 6 Sep. 2022 See More
Word History
Etymology
Middle English soone, from Old English sōna; akin to Old High German sān immediately
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 5
Time Traveler
The first known use of soon was before the 12th century