soon
Translation
soon, shortly
Examples
I will be home soon.
I will be home soon.
See you soon!
See you soon!
Grammar Patterns
((modifies a verb)) indicates that an action will happen in a short time I will be home soon.
((in a phrase)) used in common expressions See you soon!
Similar Words
Synonyms: shortly, presently; Antonyms: later, eventually
Etymology
From Old English 'sōna', meaning 'immediately, at once'.
Memory Tips
Think of the moon rising 'soon' after sunset. The 'oo' sound is like the moon.