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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Soon after, we discover Z speaks Latin and French with ease and that his ideal first date involves transporting his soft target to Paris to sip Kir Royales by the Seine.

From Salon • Jul. 7, 2026

Soon he realised he was judging them because he was feeling insecure himself.

From BBC • Jul. 5, 2026

Soon after the quakes, many Venezuelans complained they were left alone to dig for families in the ruins and criticized the government's response until international teams arrived.

From Barron's • Jul. 5, 2026

Soon, these glasses would make him double over in laughter when she performed and cried, dabbing her eyes with tissue through the frame.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2026

Soon the fog was so dense that even with the flashlight Jeremy couldn't see more than a few feet ahead.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville

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