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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Gov. Shin Hyun-song ’s remarks will likely reinforce market expectations that the central bank will resume tightening as soon as next month.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

But it soon became clear he was driven by domestic troubles and he rolled back the order in the face of mass protests.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

Memory chip prices will reassert their cyclical nature, but not too soon.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Belgium-based Kinepolis will soon operate 13 cinemas across the United States.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

As soon as everyone had coffee, I sat down just to gaze at him.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

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