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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Pakistan, which mediated historic face-to-face negotiations between US and Iranian delegations in April, hopes to host another round of talks "very soon", Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said.

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

The Wall Street Journal reported that the company is aiming to go public as soon as September.

From MarketWatch • May 24, 2026

Huawei executive Richard Yu said in April that a new ultra-premium model would be introduced as soon as June, with a top price tag of nearly $300,000.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

He added: "The identity of this person is yet to be established, but a dedicated team of officers are working to confirm this as soon as possible."

From BBC • May 24, 2026

I soon knew that I wanted to do more than wait on customers and keep the accounts.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

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