Soon

adverb
/suːn/

Meaning

in a short time; before long; quickly
in a short time; shortly

Example Sentences

The train will arrive soon.

I will be home soon.

Synonyms

quickly, shortly, before long, in a moment, promptly, in no time
Entry 1
quickly, shortly, before long, in a moment
Entry 2
shortly, promptly, quickly, in no time

Antonyms

late, slowly, never, eventually, later, delayed
Entry 1
late, slowly, never, eventually
Entry 2
later, delayed

Collocations

very soon, coming soon, soon after, soon enough, come soon
Entry 1
very soon, coming soon, soon after
Entry 2
soon enough, come soon, very soon

Related Vocabularies

In a way that seems to look for hidden meanings or truth.
in a manner that is not precise or exact; approximately
used to emphasize that something is definitely true or certain
Entirely; completely; to the full extent
towards a higher position or level
at that time; next in order of time or place

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