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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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The company recently petitioned the FCC for permission to launch a prototype satellite made with a mirror 60 feet wide that could launch as soon as this summer.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

He had canvassed Jaguar Land Rover dealerships, and learned inventory was growing, indicating the automaker’s sales would soon slow.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

The hosts then pulled themselves to within two points soon after when Sailor converted his own try to set up a tense finale.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The DFC said that an application portal will open soon.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

But Karli soon had Peter’s attention again, with his wretched juggling.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.