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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When a U.S. competitor crosses the finish line and skids to a sideways stop, she soon has a teammate there to greet her with a hug.

From Los Angeles Times

“As soon as the national anthem was playing, my glove is going toward God,” said Smith.

From Los Angeles Times

And they soon embraced mechanized milking and the feedlot model to up their yield.

From Los Angeles Times

This means he is likely never going to make what his parents want anytime soon — if ever.

From MarketWatch

So, as soon as the Six Nations schedule was published, Saturday's trip to Murrayfield looked like the pinch point which would make or break England's title dreams.

From BBC

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