Soon
Example: She will arrive soon at the station
Definition
"Soon" is an adverb that indicates a short time will pass before an event happens. It is used to express that something will occur in the near future, as in the phrase, "She will arrive soon at the station."
Etymology
The word "soon" originates from Old English "sōna," meaning immediately or at once. It has roots in Proto-Germanic and is related to similar words in other Germanic languages, all conveying the idea of promptness or quickness. Did you know that "soon" has maintained its basic sense of quickness for over a thousand years?
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"Soon" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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