soon — in or after a short time; before long
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in or after a short time; before long
Pronunciation (IPA): /suːn/
Example Sentences
- My mom said dinner will be ready soon, but that was 2 hours ago.
- I'll call you as soon as I arrive at the airport.
- The bus should be here soon, so don't leave!
soon
ADVERB[/suːn/]
in or after a short time; before long
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'sona', originally meaning 'immediately' or 'at once'. Over time, the word's meaning shifted to denote the near future, evolving into the modern sense of 'in the near future' or 'before long'.
Breakdown
Old English 'sona' (immediately) → Middle English 'sone' → Modern English 'soon', with semantic evolution from immediacy to future proximity.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom said dinner will be ready soon, but that was 2 hours ago.”
“I'll call you as soon as I arrive at the airport.”
“The bus should be here soon, so don't leave!”
“Soon, robots will probably do our homework for us.”
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