Cool MateQuickly vs Soon
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Quickly
Top 1,000 (very common)A1adverb
Soon
Top 1,000 (very common)A1adverb
| Quickly | Soon | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈkwɪkli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈkwɪkli/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/suːn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/suːn/"]/ |
| Meaning | In a fast manner | in a short time |
| Example | She ran quickly to catch the bus. | I will call you soon. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 1,000 (very common) |
| CEFR level | A1 | A1 |
| Part of speech | adverb | adverb |
| Collocations | move quickly, react quickly, think quickly | come soon, arrive soon, leave soon, start soon |
| Antonyms | slowly | later, eventually, after |
| Common mistakes | Using 'quick' instead of 'quickly' when modifying a verb., Placing 'quickly' too far from the verb it modifies., Confusing 'quickly' with 'fastly' since 'fast' is the correct adverb. | Confuse with 'late' — 'soon' refers to quick timelines, 'late' implies delays., Overuse in formal situations — consider alternatives like 'shortly' for more formal contexts. |
| Usage notes | Use 'quickly' when describing how something is done fast. Appropriate in both spoken and written English, but may be overly formal in casual conversations. | Use 'soon' when you want to indicate that something will happen in the near future. It can be used in various contexts, both informal and formal. Avoid using it in very specific timeframes. |
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Frequently asked questions: Quickly vs Soon
What's the difference between Quickly and Soon?
Quickly: In a fast manner Soon: in a short time
Are Quickly and Soon the same CEFR level?
Quickly: A1, Soon: A1 on the CEFR scale.
What part of speech are Quickly and Soon?
Quickly: adverb, Soon: adverb.
Can you show an example of each?
Quickly: She ran quickly to catch the bus. Soon: I will call you soon.
Can I use Quickly and Soon interchangeably?
Not always. Quickly and Soon are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.