/bjɛ̃.to/
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Translation
soon
Word origin
A compound of bien ('well', from Latin bene) and tot ('soon, early', from Vulgar Latin tostum, the participle of torrere 'to roast, dry'). Together they mean 'soon'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- bene + tostum
Examples
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She is coming back from her trip soon, in two days.
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We will see each other soon, I am sure of it.
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Spring is coming soon and the flowers will grow.
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See you soon, take good care of yourself.
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The baby will soon be old enough to walk.
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