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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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

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

My other sister spoke with someone at one of the nursing homes, who said I may be able to buy out my mom’s half based on a fair-market-value appraisal, if I act soon.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

"I am sorry you left the governorship so soon," the Duke said.

From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios

soon

Example Sentences

Related Words