in the near future; the doctor will soon be here; the book will appear shortly; she will arrive presently; we should have news before long

[ Syn: shortly , shortly , presently , presently , before long , before long , shortly , shortly , presently , presently , before long , before long , shortly , shortly , presently , presently , before long , before long , shortly , shortly , presently , presently , before long , before long ]