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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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Despite today's plunging crude oil price, it remains higher than pre-war levels and drivers should not expect a significant drop in costs at the pump soon, says the RAC.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Focus instead on companies that have raised their dividend and might raise it again soon.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

The prospect that the largest oil-supply disruption in history could soon ease propelled the S&P 500 2.5% higher, while the Nasdaq composite jumped 2.8%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

See: Inflation isn’t going to slow anytime soon, even if the Iran cease-fire holds.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

“I imagine you will be, as soon as the swelling in your legs goes down,” the trustee said.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom