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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If Allen doesn’t follow through with an expected sale soon after the season’s completion, additional punishments would be an option at the league’s disposal.

From The Wall Street Journal

But Andrew's own email after that trip, now revealed, gives an entirely different version: "It was great to spend time with my US family. Looking forward to joining you all again soon," he told Epstein.

From BBC

Cohen said he thought both Washington and Tehran wanted an agreement, but that if one wasn't reached soon the US would strike.

From BBC

OpenAI in particular “needs to clarify their specific position in the market, and have a better plan to get to a profitable position sooner.”

From MarketWatch

“The sooner the better, so we can enjoy our investments.”

From The Wall Street Journal

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