soon
/suːn/
adverb
- In a short time; before long; after a brief period.
- The sun will set soon, so we should head home.
- Dinner will be ready soon, so please wash your hands.
- She promised to call back soon after the meeting ended.
- Early; quickly in relation to a particular time or event.
- If you leave soon, you might catch the earlier train.
- The flowers bloomed sooner than expected this spring.
- He arrived too soon and had to wait for the doors to open.
- Used to indicate a preference or willingness in comparisons (e.g., 'as soon as', 'would sooner').
- He'd just as soon not talk about the accident.
- She would sooner walk than take the bus in this traffic.
- I would as soon stay home as go to the crowded mall.