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Main Entry: soon

Function: adverb

1: at once: immediately: without undue time lapse: before long <soon after sunrise>

2: in a prompt manner: speedily <as soon as possible> <the sooner the better> <no sooner said than done>

3: before the usual time

4: in agreement with one's choice or preference: willingly <I'd just as soon walk as drive>