soon
In limited time
Soon means in a short time from now, or before long: I'll be there soon, The movie starts soon.
It can also mean promptly or without delay: As soon as I heard, I called you.
In comparative form, sooner suggests preference: I'd sooner walk than take the bus.
Sooner or later means eventually, acknowledging uncertainty about timing.
At high speed
- shortlyIn little time
- promptlyWithout hesitation or delay
- immediatelyWithout any pause
- presentlyAt the current time
directly · expedite · accelerate · hurried · rushed · swift · rapid · hasty
Soon to occur
- approachingComing toward something
- forthcomingSoon to appear
- upcomingSoon to occur
- pendingAwaiting resolution or decision
looming · near · close · nigh · proximate · at hand · around the corner · on the horizon
At a subsequent time
- thenAt that time
- subsequentlyOccurring after something else
- nextImmediately following in sequence
- before longIn the near future
once · following · ensuing · thereafter · in turn · after this · later
State of awaiting something
- awaitRemain expectant for
- hopeDesire for good outcomes
- prospectPotential client or opportunity
- expectingAwaiting a predicted outcome
forecast · prediction · outlook · readiness · preparation · impatiently · eagerly · hopefully
quickly
At high speed
- shortlyIn little time
- promptlyWithout hesitation or delay
- immediatelyWithout any pause
presently · directly · expedite · accelerate · hurried · rushed · swift · rapid · hasty · urgent
impending
Soon to occur
- approachingComing toward something
- forthcomingSoon to appear
- upcomingSoon to occur
pending · looming · near · close · nigh · proximate · at hand · around the corner · on the horizon · in the offing
afterward
At a subsequent time
- thenAt that time
- subsequentlyOccurring after something else
- nextImmediately following in sequence
before long · once · following · ensuing · thereafter · in turn · after this · later
anticipation
State of awaiting something
expecting · forecast · prediction · outlook · readiness · preparation · impatiently · eagerly · hopefully · any day now
soonlater
At a subsequent time
eventually · far off · distant · down the road · way off
soonslowly
At reduced speed
tardily · sluggishly · leisurely · delinquently · laggardly
- as soon as possibleAt the earliest time
- sooner or laterAt an unspecified future time
- see you soonCasual temporary farewell
- coming soonArriving in near future
- get well soonWish for quick healing
- as soon asImmediately when something occurs