Meaning
In a short time from now, after only a little while.
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Word origin
From Old English sona, meaning at once or straight away, which softened to mean in a short time.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- sona
Examples
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We use soon to say that something will happen in a short time from now. If dinner is ready soon, you will eat after only a little while. Soon does not give an exact time, just the idea of not long to wait.
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