Quickly vs. Soon
Quickly and Soon Definitions
Quickly
Moving or functioning rapidly and energetically; speedy
An animal that is quick enough to escape most predators.
Soon
In the near future; shortly
The bus should be here soon.
Quickly
Learning, thinking, or understanding with speed and dexterity; bright
A quick mind.
Soon
Just prior to something; shortly
The news broke soon before he resigned.
Quickly
Perceiving or responding with speed and sensitivity; keen
Quick reflexes.
Soon
Without hesitation; promptly or speedily
I came as soon as possible.
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Quickly
Reacting immediately and sharply
A quick temper.
Soon
With willingness; readily
I'd as soon leave right now.
Quickly
Occurring, achieved, or acquired in a relatively brief period of time
A quick rise through the ranks.
A quick profit.
Soon
(Archaic) Before the usual or appointed time; early.
Quickly
Done or occurring immediately
A quick inspection. ].
Soon
(Obsolete) Immediately.
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Quickly
Rapidly; with speed; fast.
Soon
Short in length of time from the present.
I need the soonest date you have available.
Quickly
Very soon.
If we go this way, we'll get there quickly.
Soon
Early
Quickly
Speedily; with haste or celerity; soon; without delay; quick.
Soon
Used as an alternative to express 'to be going to' in the form 'to be soon to'
Hurry up, the wedding is soon to start!
A new shop is soon to be opened in this street.
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Quickly
With rapid movements;
He works quickly
Soon
(obsolete) Immediately, instantly.
Quickly
With little or no delay;
The rescue squad arrived promptly
Come here, quick!
Soon
Within a short time; quickly.
Quickly
Without taking pains;
He looked cursorily through the magazine
Soon
Early.
Soon
Readily; willingly; used with would, or some other word expressing will.
Soon
In a short time; shortly after any time specified or supposed; as, soon after sunrise.
She finished, and the subtle fiend his loreSoon learned.
Soon
Without the usual delay; before any time supposed; early.
How is it that ye are come so soon to-day?
Soon
Promptly; quickly; easily.
Small lights are soon blown out, huge fires abide.
Soon
Readily; willingly; - in this sense used with would, or some other word expressing will.
I would as soon see a river winding through woods or in meadows, as when it is tossed up in so many whimsical figures at Versailles.
Soon
Speedy; quick.
Soon
In the near future;
The doctor will soon be here
The book will appear shortly
She will arrive presently
We should have news before long
