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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

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