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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Buying them now makes sense in the face of some tailwinds that could commence soon.

From Barron's

Mr Shanmugaraja said about 10 to 15 police cars soon arrived at the scene and nurses came into the shop to treat the injured woman.

From BBC

Saturday's deal had seen both sides agree to freeze the front lines where they are now, ban reinforcements and allow civilians living in border areas to return as soon as possible.

From BBC

Lisa knew nothing of the game before she met Paul, but was soon indoctrinated.

From BBC

It soon moved its headquarters to Singapore and laid off some employees in China.

From The Wall Street Journal

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