[soon] adv [ME soone, fr. OE sona; akin to OHG san immediately] (bef. 12c) 1 a obs: at once: immediately b: before long: without undue time lapse "~ after sunrise"
2: in a prompt manner: speedily "as ~ as possible" "the ~er the better" 3 archaic: before the usual time
4: in agreement with one's choice or preference: willingly "I'd just as ~ walk as drive"