soon-to-be
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B2
/suːn tuː biː/
impending change
Etymology
Etymology Information
'soon-to-be' originates from the combination of 'soon,' meaning 'in a short time,' and 'to be,' indicating a future state or condition.
Historical Evolution
'soon-to-be' evolved from the phrase 'soon to be,' which has been used in English to denote an impending change in status or condition.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'in a short time to become,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
used to describe someone who will soon have a particular role or status.
She is a soon-to-be mother.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42