| Main Entry: | shortly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | right away |
Synonyms: |
anon, any minute now, before long, by and by, in a little while, presently, proximately, quickly, soon |
Antonyms: |
later |
| 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 |