Soonest vs. Earliest
Difference Between Soonest and Earliest
Soonest➦
In the near future; shortly
The bus should be here soon.
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Earliest➦
Of or occurring near the beginning of a given series, period of time, or course of events
in the early morning.
scored two runs in the early innings.
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Soonest➦
Just prior to something; shortly
The news broke soon before he resigned.
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Earliest➦
Of or belonging to a previous or remote period of time
the early inhabitants of the British Isles.
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Soonest➦
Without hesitation; promptly or speedily
I came as soon as possible.
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Earliest➦
Of or belonging to an initial stage of development
an early form of life.
an early computer.
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Soonest➦
With willingness; readily
I'd as soon leave right now.
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Earliest➦
Occurring, developing, or appearing before the expected or usual time
an early spring.
an early retirement.
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Soonest➦
(Archaic) Before the usual or appointed time; early.
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Earliest➦
Maturing or developing relatively soon
an early variety of tomato.
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Soonest➦
(Obsolete) Immediately.
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Earliest➦
Occurring in the near future
hoped for an early end to the negotiations.
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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.
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Earliest➦
Near the beginning of a given series, period of time, or course of events
departed early in the day.
scored important victories early in the campaign.
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Soonest➦
with the least delay;
the soonest I can arrive is 3 P.M.
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Earliest➦
At or near the beginning of the morning
She never used to get up so early.
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Earliest➦
At or during a remote or initial period
decided very early to go into medicine.
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Earliest➦
Before the expected or usual time
arrived at the meeting a few minutes early.
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Earliest➦
Soon in relation to others of its kind
a rose that was cultivated to bloom early.
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Earliest➦
preceding all others in time.
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Earliest➦
(comparative and superlative of `early') more early than; most early;
a fashion popular in earlier times
his earlier work reflects the influence of his teacher
Verdi's earliest and most raucous opera
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Earliest➦
with the least delay;
the soonest I can arrive is 3 P.M.
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