soon
adverb
- in a short time (after a time specified or understood); shortly; before long: will soon be there
- promptly; quickly: as soon as possible
- ahead of time; early: we left too soon
- readily; willingly: I would as soon go as stay
- Obsolete at once; immediately
See soon in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(so͞on)
adverb soon·er,
soon·est - In the near future; shortly.
- Without hesitation; promptly: came as soon as possible.
- Before the usual or appointed time; early.
- With willingness; readily: I'd as soon leave right now.
- Obsolete Immediately.
Usage Note: No sooner, as a comparative adverb, should be followed by
than, not
when, as in these typical examples:
No sooner had she come than the maid knocked. I had no sooner left than she called.
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