Soon

/suːn/

Meaning & Definition

adverb
in a short time; quickly.
I will call you soon.
before long; in the near future.
The movie will start soon.
at an early time.
She hopes to finish her project soon.
coming or happening shortly.
We will be getting a new puppy soon.

Etymology

Middle English sone, from Old English sona

Common Phrases and Expressions

Sooner or later
At some time in the future; eventually.
Soon enough
In a sufficient amount of time; at the right time.
See you soon
A phrase used to indicate that you will meet someone again in the near future.

Related Words

imminent
About to happen; impending.
forthcoming
About to happen; impending.
eventual
Occurring at a later time; future.

Slang Meanings

In a bit
I’ll call you in a bit, see you soon.
In no time
I’ll finish this project in no time, soon enough!