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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Beckham’s arrival in Los Angeles soon became a B.C./A.D. moment for the league—and soccer in this country.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

But Carrington said that growth will ramp soon.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

“You know what I really love? I love the inflation. You know why? Because as soon as this war is over...,”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The yearly U.S. rate of inflation climbed to 4.2% in May, from 3.8% in the prior month, reaching the highest level since May 2023 and making a Federal Reserve rate cut unlikely anytime soon.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

While there, she writes a letter to Dr. Frederick Johansen, the medical officer in charge at Carville, to let him know she is in Louisiana and will arrive soon.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly

soon

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