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Soon

sun
Extremely common
400 - 500
400 - 500
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.

în curând, curând, de îndată, în scurt timp

Soon meanings in Romanian

în curând

Example:
I will call you soon.
Te voi suna în curând.
The train will arrive soon.
Trenul va sosi în curând.
Usage: informalContext: Used to indicate that something will happen in the near future.
Note: Commonly used in everyday conversation.

curând

Example:
She will finish her homework soon.
Ea va termina temele curând.
We should leave soon if we want to catch the bus.
Trebuie să plecăm curând dacă vrem să prindem autobuzul.
Usage: informalContext: Similar to 'în curând', often interchangeable depending on the sentence structure.
Note: More emphasis on the immediacy of the action.

de îndată

Example:
Please respond soon.
Te rog să răspunzi de îndată.
We need to act soon to avoid problems.
Trebuie să acționăm de îndată pentru a evita problemele.
Usage: formalContext: Used in contexts where urgency is implied.
Note: This phrase conveys a stronger sense of urgency than 'în curând'.

în scurt timp

Example:
The meeting will start soon.
Întâlnirea va începe în scurt timp.
Soon, we will have the results.
În scurt timp, vom avea rezultatele.
Usage: neutralContext: Used in both formal and informal contexts, suitable for various situations.
Note: This phrase is versatile and can be used in both spoken and written language.

Soon's synonyms

in a little while

In a little while means in a short period of time or soon. It implies a brief waiting period before something happens.
Example: Dinner will be ready in a little while, so please be patient.
Note: In a little while is a more casual and conversational way of expressing 'soon' and can suggest a relaxed or informal tone.

Soon expressions, common phrases

In the near future

This phrase implies that something will happen soon, but does not specify an exact time frame.
Example: We will discuss this matter further in the near future.
Note: It gives a more general sense of time compared to 'soon.'

Any minute now

This phrase suggests that something is expected to happen very soon, possibly within the next few moments.
Example: The bus should arrive any minute now.
Note: It emphasizes immediacy and implies a shorter timeframe than 'soon.'

Before long

This phrase means something will happen relatively soon, without specifying an exact time frame.
Example: Before long, you will realize the importance of this decision.
Note: It implies a sense of anticipation or inevitability compared to 'soon.'

Shortly

This phrase indicates that something will happen soon, usually within a brief period of time.
Example: We will be departing shortly.
Note: It is more formal and precise than 'soon.'

In a bit

This phrase means in a short while or soon, without specifying an exact time frame.
Example: I'll join you for lunch in a bit.
Note: It is more casual and informal than 'soon.'

In the not-too-distant future

This phrase suggests that something will happen soon, but not immediately.
Example: We hope to see significant progress in the not-too-distant future.
Note: It conveys a sense of optimism about the timeframe compared to 'soon.'

At any moment

This phrase implies that something is expected to happen very soon, possibly imminently.
Example: The storm could strike at any moment.
Note: It emphasizes unpredictability and immediacy compared to 'soon.'

Soon everyday (slang) expressions

Any moment now

Similar to 'soon', but implies a more imminent timeframe.
Example: She'll be here any moment now, so get ready.
Note: Emphasizes the idea of immediacy rather than just nearness.

In a jiffy

Informal way to say 'soon' or 'shortly', indicating a quick action or short period of time.
Example: I'll be back in a jiffy, just need to grab my wallet.
Note: Focuses on the speed or brevity of the action.

Before you know it

Expresses that something will happen sooner than expected or anticipated.
Example: The weekend will be here before you know it.
Note: Conveys the idea of time passing quickly and events happening unexpectedly sooner.

In a flash

Indicates that something will happen quickly or that something happened suddenly.
Example: The car disappeared in a flash around the corner.
Note: Emphasizes the sudden or swift nature of the action.

In the blink of an eye

Emphasizes an extremely quick or sudden action or change.
Example: The food was gone in the blink of an eye, everyone loved it.
Note: Highlights the speed of the action in a dramatic or surprising way.

In no time

Means something will happen very quickly or sooner than expected.
Example: I'll have that report done in no time, don't worry.
Note: Stresses the speed at which the action will occur without delay or hesitation.

Soon - Examples

Soon, the sun will set and it will be dark outside.
În curând, soarele va apune și va fi întuneric afară.
I will be back soon.
Mă voi întoarce în curând.
We will have to leave soon if we want to catch the train.
Va trebui să plecăm în curând dacă vrem să prindem trenul.

Soon grammar

Soon - Adverb (Adverb) / Adverb (Adverb)
Lemma: soon
Conjugations
Adverb, comparative (Adverb, comparative): sooner
Adverb, superlative (Adverb, superlative): soonest
Adverb (Adverb): soon
Syllables, Separation and Stress
soon Contains 1 syllables: soon
Phonetic transcription: ˈsün
soon , ˈsün (The red syllable is stressed)

Soon - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
soon: 400 - 500 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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