# soonest

Pronunciation: say "SOON-ist" US /ˈsunɪst/, UK /ˈsuːnɪst/

## Adverb

1. Superlative of soon. — superlative form of soon: most soon
   - Simple: Superlative of soon. Use this to say something happens earlier than all the rest.
   - _She replied soonest of everyone on the thread._
   - _The crops planted in March ripen soonest._
2. Very soon and urgently; as quickly as possible, without any delay. *(colloquial)*
   - Simple: As quickly as possible, with no waiting at all.
   - _The captain radioed for reinforcements soonest as the position came under fire._
   - _Please confirm your attendance soonest so we can finalize the seating._

## Adjective

3. Superlative of soon. — superlative form of soon: most soon
   - Simple: Superlative of soon. Use this for the earliest one out of several choices.
   - _The soonest opening on the surgeon's calendar is three weeks away._
   - _Travelers grabbed the soonest departure once the storm warning lifted._

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