soon v early

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soon v early

colibrita

soon v early

Hi! Anyone got a nice clear explanation for the difference between soon and early?

Thanks

Colibrita

8 Jul 2012

Svetlana (F)

I got up early to see you as soon as possible.

is it correct?

8 Jul 2012

yanogator

Although they both deal with time, these are very different words.

Early has two basic meanings:

1. Not many hours after midnight.

Since I start work at 7:00, I have to get up early every morning.

In the temperate zones, the sun rises very early in the summer.

2. Before the scheduled or expected time:

I try not to arrive at parties early, so the hosts have time to get ready.

It is far better to be early for an appointment than late.

Soon means in the near future.

Since my birthday is this Wednesday, I will be 59 years old soon.

Look at the sky. It �s going to rain soon.

"Sooner than expected" means the same as "early".

Bruce

8 Jul 2012

Jayho

Agree with Bruce

There �s also an explanation at http://www.differencebetween.com/difference-between-soon-and-vs-early/

Cheers

Jayho

8 Jul 2012

Zora

Soon - in a short while

Early - before expected

More or less :)

9 Jul 2012

colibrita

Thanks folks! Mua Mua!

Colibrita

9 Jul 2012