Soon
/suːn/noun
In a short time; in the near future.
Did you know?The word 'soon' is derived from an Old English term that also meant 'sacred' or 'blessed', hinting at its deeper, almost mystical significance in time perception.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*sōną
“quickly; shortly”
Old English
OE
sōna
“immediately; at once”
Middle English
ME
sone
“soon; shortly thereafter”
Modern English
English
soon
“in a short time; shortly”
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