English · Numbers & Time

soon

/suːn/

[/suːn/]

in a short time

Beginneradverb

Definition

Soon means in a short time from now or shortly.

Example

The train will arrive soon.

The train will arrive soon.

Etymology

From Old English 'sona' meaning at once or immediately.

How & Where It’s Used

Used to talk about something happening shortly.

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