Quickly vs. Soon

Quickly vs. Soon — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Quickly and Soon

Quicklyadverb

Rapidly; with speed; fast.

Soonadjective

Short in length of time from the present.

I need the soonest date you have available.

Quicklyadverb

Very soon.

If we go this way, we'll get there quickly.

Soonadjective

early

Quicklyadverb

with rapid movements;

he works quickly

Soonadverb

(obsolete) Immediately, instantly.

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Quicklyadverb

with little or no delay;

the rescue squad arrived promptlycome here, quick!

Soonadverb

Within a short time; quickly.

Quicklyadverb

without taking pains;

he looked cursorily through the magazine

Soonadverb

Early.

Soonadverb

Readily; willingly; used with would, or some other word expressing will.

Soonadverb

in the near future;

the doctor will soon be herethe book will appear shortlyshe will arrive presentlywe should have news before long
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