지금으로부터 또는 특정 시점으로부터 짧은 시간 안에.
In or after a short time from now or from a specified point in time.
예문:
"The construction of the new library will be completed soon."
"I will call you back as soon as the meeting is over."
"They realized soon after their arrival that the hotel was overbooked."
예상보다 이른 때에 또는 신속하게.
At an early time or at a quick pace.
예문:
"It is still too soon to determine the long-term effects of the policy."
"The sooner we address the problem, the easier it will be to solve."
하나의 행동이나 상황을 다른 것보다 선호함을 나타낼 때 사용됨.
Used to indicate a preference for one action or situation over another, typically with 'would'.
예문:
"I would just as soon stay home as go to a crowded party."
"He would sooner resign than compromise his professional integrity."