sona

at once, immediately

1 / 2

A baker waits beside an oven containing golden rolls, oven mitts poised, while the oven’s countdown shows only ten seconds remaining.

adverb

soon

SOON/suːn/

After a short time.

Etymology

soonOld Englishat once, immediately

Old English sona meant 'immediately,' allowing no delay. Its meaning later relaxed to 'within a short time,' so modern soon promises nearness rather than instant action.

Full entry

Related word entries

soonShortly
soonPreference