adv. | 1. | In a short time; shortly after any time specified or supposed; | ||||||||||||
2. | Without the usual delay; before any time supposed; early. | |||||||||||||
3. | Promptly; quickly; easily. | |||||||||||||
4. | Readily; willingly; - in this sense used with would, or some other word expressing will. I would as soon see a river winding through woods or in meadows, as when it is tossed up in so many whimsical figures at Versailles.
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a. | 1. | Speedy; quick. |
Adv. | 1. | soon - in the near future; "the doctor will soon be here"; "the book will appear shortly"; "she will arrive presently"; "we should have news before long" |