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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Consumers and businesses can’t expect much price relief anytime soon.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

It is locked in a tight race with ChatGPT maker OpenAI for enterprise customers and investor interest as both head toward public stock offerings as soon as this fall.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The benefit of our show is that the vibe is pretty high throughout; it does not decline as soon as there are losers in the room.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

In a post on X, India's Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal called the incident "deeply unfortunate", adding that the bodies of the three men would be brought back soon.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Our sister Nollie and her husband were coming that afternoon as soon as their six children got home from school.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

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