Meaning & use
Soonest
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At the earliest possible time; the superlative form of 'soon.'
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Please reply at your soonest convenience.
The repair crew said they would arrive soonest if the roads stayed clear.
A note on using this word
Common in formal or military correspondence, as in the phrase 'reply soonest,' meaning 'reply as quickly as possible.'
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