Quickly vs Soon

When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.

 QuicklySoon
MeaningIn a fast mannerin a short time
CEFR levelA1A1
Part of speechadverbadverb
Usage notesUse '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.

Frequently asked questions: Quickly vs Soon

What's the difference between "Quickly" and "Soon"?

"Quickly" means: In a fast manner "Soon" means: in a short time

When should I use "Quickly" and "Soon"?

They can all be used in everyday English.

Are "Quickly" and "Soon" the same CEFR level?

"Quickly" is at A1, "Soon" is at A1 on the CEFR scale.

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