- within a short period after this or that time, event, etc.: We shall know soon after he calls.
- before long; in the near future; at an early date: Let's leave soon.
- promptly or quickly: He came as soon as he could.
- readily or willingly: I would as soon walk as ride.
- early in a period of time; before the time specified is much advanced: soon at night; soon in the evening.
- immediately; at once; forthwith.
- in or after a short time; in a little while; before long
- at the very moment that
- used to indicate that the second alternative mentioned is not preferable to the first
