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soon

/suːn/

Soon is used to describe something that will happen in a short time from now or shortly after a specific point in time. It indicates that the delay before an event occurs is very brief.

例文

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1

I will see you soon.

I will see you soon.

2

The committee will reach a decision soon regarding the proposal.

The committee will reach a decision soon regarding the proposal.

3

Catch ya soon!

Catch ya soon!

語族

副詞
soon
形容詞
soonish
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覚え方のコツ

Look at the two 'o's in 'soon' as two eyes looking forward into the very near future.

クイックテスト

I am very hungry. I hope dinner is ready ___.

正解!

正解は: soon

例文

1

I will see you soon.

everyday

I will see you soon.

2

The committee will reach a decision soon regarding the proposal.

formal

The committee will reach a decision soon regarding the proposal.

3

Catch ya soon!

informal

Catch ya soon!

4

Further evidence will soon emerge to support this theory.

academic

Further evidence will soon emerge to support this theory.

5

We look forward to receiving your payment soon.

business

We look forward to receiving your payment soon.

語族

副詞
soon
形容詞
soonish

よく使う組み合わせ

very soon happening in a very short amount of time
coming soon arriving or being released shortly
as soon as immediately after something happens
too soon happening earlier than desired or expected
see you soon a common goodbye phrase

よく使うフレーズ

the sooner the better

it is best if it happens as early as possible

as soon as possible

at the earliest possible time

no sooner said than done

something done immediately after being suggested

よく混同される語

soon vs early

Early refers to the beginning of a period or before an expected time, while soon refers to a short time from the present.

soon vs quickly

Quickly describes the speed of an action, whereas soon describes the time until an action occurs.

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使い方のコツ

Soon is an adverb and is most commonly placed at the end of a sentence or between the subject and the main verb. Its meaning is relative; 'soon' in a business project might mean days, while 'soon' for a hungry child means minutes.

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よくある間違い

Learners often use 'early' when they mean 'soon', such as saying 'I will arrive early' when they mean they will arrive in a short amount of time from now.

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覚え方のコツ

Look at the two 'o's in 'soon' as two eyes looking forward into the very near future.

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語源

Derived from the Old English word 'sōna', which originally meant 'immediately' or 'at once'.

文法パターン

Used at the end of a clause: 'I'll be there soon.' Used in the 'as soon as' conjunction pattern. Used with 'too' or 'very' to modify the timeframe.
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文化的な背景

In many English-speaking cultures, 'soon' is frequently used in polite partings like 'See you soon,' even if the speakers do not have a specific meeting planned.

クイックテスト

I am very hungry. I hope dinner is ready ___.

正解!

正解は: soon

Timeの関連語

lifetime

A1

A lifetime is the entire period of time that a person is alive. It can also refer to the length of time that an object, like a machine, works correctly.

Monday

A1

Monday is the day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. In many parts of the world, it is regarded as the first day of the working and school week.

Tuesday

A1

Tuesday is the third day of the week, positioned between Monday and Wednesday. In most Western cultures and business environments, it is regarded as the second day of the standard work week.

Thursday

A1

Thursday is the day of the week that comes after Wednesday and before Friday. It is typically considered the fourth day of the working week in most Western countries.

Saturday

A1

Saturday is the day of the week that follows Friday and comes before Sunday. It is widely considered the first day of the weekend and is typically a day for rest or leisure in many cultures.

Sunday

A1

Sunday is the seventh day of the week, positioned between Saturday and Monday. In many parts of the world, it is considered the final day of the weekend and is typically a day for rest or religious activities.

weekend

A1

The weekend is the period of time at the end of the week, typically including Saturday and Sunday. It is generally a time when people do not work or attend school and use the time for rest or leisure.

yesterday

A1

Yesterday refers to the day immediately before today. It is used to describe events, actions, or states that occurred in the very recent past, specifically one day ago.

day after tomorrow

A1

The day that comes after the one that follows today. It refers to a point in time two days into the future from the current day.

day before yesterday

A1

The day that occurred immediately before yesterday, referring to two days ago from today. It is used to pinpoint a specific time in the recent past in relation to the current day.

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