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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“Even if the strait reopens soon, some of the effects on energy prices and monetary policy will persist for a bit,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

The Spaniard had hurt his back in the warm-up - but those who thought Wawrinka had got lucky and was unlikely to repeat the trick were soon reconsidering.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Many pilgrims who spoke to AFP expressed their hope that peace would prevail soon.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Nomura also expects a new game with strong potential to be launched soon.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

And one morning soon afterward the first customer in the shop was a small thin-bearded man named Smit.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

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