Definitions

soon

[soon] / sun /

ADVERB

in the near future

Synonyms

STRONGEST

directly early instantly promptly quickly rapidly shortly speedily

STRONG

presently

WEAK

anon any minute now before long betimes by and by coming down the pike ere long expeditiously fast fleetly forthwith hastily in a little while in a minute in a second in a short time in due time in short order in time lickety-split on time posthaste pronto quick short

Antonyms

STRONGEST

late later

WEAK

distant far never

Example Sentences

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The skipped meals and scarce calories soon showed when Kildunne returned to organised rugby.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

The rebound came as investors bet that the conflict in the Middle East could soon end.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

WSJ | Buy Side: We look at how soon you can refinance a car loan to lower your monthly payments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

She said she will soon be making a report to law enforcement.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

“She’s leaving as soon as possible and has absolutely no interest in mushrooms.”

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman