| Main Entry: | |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | sometimes |
| Synonyms: | anon, early, occasionally, prematurely, seasonably, shortly, soon, speedily |
| Main Entry: | early |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | immediately |
| Synonyms: | at once, betimes, directly, first, freshly, in a jiffy, in an instant, in no time, instantaneously, instantly, newly, presto, primitively, promptly, recently, right away, seasonably, soon, straightaway, summarily, thereon, thereupon, timely, without delay |
| Antonyms: | late |
| Main Entry: | soon |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | in the near future |
| Synonyms: | anon, any minute now, before long, betimes, by and by, coming down the pike, directly, early, 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, instantly, lickety-split, on time, posthaste, presently, promptly, pronto, quick, quickly, rapidly, short, shortly, speedily |
| Antonyms: | distant, far, later, never |
| Main Entry: | intermittently |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | at times |
| Synonyms: | again, betimes, every so often, from time to time, now and again, occasionally, on occasion, once in a while, periodically, sometimes, sporadically |
| Main Entry: | sporadically |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | intermittently |
| Synonyms: | again, alternately, betimes, cyclically, discontinuously, infrequently, occasionally, periodically, sometimes |
| Main Entry: | early |
| Part of Speech: | adjective, adverb |
Related
Adjectives: |
anticipatory, early, forward, immediate, in time, near, near at hand, precipitate, precocious, premature, prepunctual, prevenient, prime, prompt, punctual, rath, sudden, summary, timely, unexpected
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