soon
word
/ˈsun/
SOON
/sˈuːn/
SOON
Definition
At a short time from now; in the near future.
Usage & Nuances
Used informally and formally. Often appears in phrases like 'see you soon', 'soon enough', and 'as soon as possible'. Do not confuse with 'early', which refers to the start of a period, whereas 'soon' refers to the near future.
Spanish: pronto - en brevePortuguese (BR): em breve - logoPortuguese (PT): em breve - logoChinese (Simplified): 很快 - 马上Chinese (Traditional): 很快 - 馬上Hindi: जल्द ही - शीघ्रArabic: قريباً - عما قريبBengali: শীঘ্রই - খুব শীঘ্রইRussian: скороJapanese: すぐに - まもなくVietnamese: sớmKorean: 곧 - 머지않아Turkish: yakında - birazdanUrdu: جلدIndonesian: segera - tidak lama lagi
Example Sentences
I will call you soon.
basic
The train will arrive soon.
basic
She will be here soon.
basic
I'll see you soon, take care!
natural
They'll fix it soon enough.
natural
We need to leave as soon as possible.
natural