Soon vs. Soonest — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Soon and Soonest
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Soon
In the near future; shortly
The bus should be here soon.
Soonest
In the near future; shortly
The bus should be here soon.
Soon
Just prior to something; shortly
The news broke soon before he resigned.
Soonest
Just prior to something; shortly
The news broke soon before he resigned.
Soon
Without hesitation; promptly or speedily
I came as soon as possible.
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Soonest
Without hesitation; promptly or speedily
I came as soon as possible.
Soon
With willingness; readily
I'd as soon leave right now.
Soonest
With willingness; readily
I'd as soon leave right now.
Soon
(Archaic) Before the usual or appointed time; early.
Soonest
(Archaic) Before the usual or appointed time; early.
Soon
(Obsolete) Immediately.
Soonest
(Obsolete) Immediately.
Soon
Short in length of time from the present.
I need the soonest date you have available.
Soonest
(informal) Very soon; urgently; without delay.
Send money soonest.
I don't know for sure, the soonest I can know is later this evening.
Soon
Early
Soonest
With the least delay;
The soonest I can arrive is 3 P.M.
Soon
Used as an alternative to express 'to be going to' in the form 'to be soon to'
Hurry up, the wedding is soon to start!
A new shop is soon to be opened in this street.
Soon
(obsolete) Immediately, instantly.
Soon
Within a short time; quickly.
Soon
Early.
Soon
Readily; willingly; used with would, or some other word expressing will.
Soon
In a short time; shortly after any time specified or supposed; as, soon after sunrise.
She finished, and the subtle fiend his loreSoon learned.
Soon
Without the usual delay; before any time supposed; early.
How is it that ye are come so soon to-day?
Soon
Promptly; quickly; easily.
Small lights are soon blown out, huge fires abide.
Soon
Readily; willingly; - in this sense used with would, or some other word expressing will.
I would as soon see a river winding through woods or in meadows, as when it is tossed up in so many whimsical figures at Versailles.
Soon
Speedy; quick.
Soon
In the near future;
The doctor will soon be here
The book will appear shortly
She will arrive presently
We should have news before long
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