adj, adv, slang ·2 syllables ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   superlative form of soon: most soon form-of, superlative

Adverb

1. 1
   superlative form of soon: most soon form-of, superlative

   "I don't know for sure, the soonest I can know is later this evening."

2. 2
   Very soon; urgently; without delay. informal

   "Send money soonest."

Adverb

1. 1
   with the least delay wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

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Example

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"Danger comes soonest when it is despised."

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