in a short time

ADVERB

presently

Synonyms

STRONGEST

immediately soon

STRONG

shortly

WEAK

anon before long before you know it by and by directly down the line down the pike down the road in a minute in a moment now nowadays pretty soon today without delay

Antonyms

STRONGEST

later never

WEAK

eventually

ADVERB

soon

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 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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However, Hegseth has seen the dismissal of a relatively large number of high-ranking leaders in a short time.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

A single dominant trait can reshape competition and alter the balance within a species in a short time.

From Science Daily • Apr. 25, 2026

That, in turn, brings prices higher, which can lead to large gains in a short time frame.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

It’s been a phenomenal turnaround in a short time, yet it’s one Berman says is nowhere near complete.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2025

We had almost every class together that summer, and we managed to become close friends in a short time.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad