| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | almost due | expected very shortly |
| 2. | anon | soon; shortly |
| 3. | any minute | at any moment now |
| 4. | any moment | at an imminent time |
| 5. | any time now | expected very shortly |
| 6. | approaching | coming closer in time |
| 7. | around the corner | coming very soon |
| 8. | ASAP | as soon as possible |
| 9. | at hand | near in time |
| 10. | at once | without delay |
| 11. | before long | after not much time |
| 12. | before much longer | after not much more time |
| 13. | before too long | after a limited time |
| 14. | before you know it | very soon, unexpectedly fast |
| 15. | brewing | developing and likely soon |
| 16. | briskly | quickly and energetically |
| 17. | by and by | before too long |
| 18. | close | near in time |
| 19. | coming | happening in the future |
| 20. | directly | very soon; immediately |
| 21. | double-quick | very quickly |
| 22. | down the line | later in the future |
| 23. | down the road | in the future |
| 24. | due | expected at a certain time |
| 25. | ere long | before much time passes |
| 26. | expeditiously | quickly and efficiently |
| 27. | fast | quickly; without delay |
| 28. | fleetly | swiftly; rapidly |
| 29. | forthcoming | coming in the near future |
| 30. | forthwith | immediately; without delay |
| 31. | hastily | with excessive speed |
| 32. | hurriedly | with haste |
| 33. | immediately | without delay |
| 34. | imminently | very near in time |
| 35. | impending | about to happen |
| 36. | in a bit | after a short time |
| 37. | in a flash | very quickly |
| 38. | in a heartbeat | very quickly or readily |
| 39. | in a jiffy | very shortly |
| 40. | in a little while | after a short time |
| 41. | in a minute | after a short wait |
| 42. | in a moment | after a very short time |
| 43. | in a second | almost immediately |
| 44. | in a short while | after a short time |
| 45. | in a snap | very quickly |
| 46. | in a tick | very shortly |
| 47. | in a trice | very quickly |
| 48. | in a while | after some time |
| 49. | in no time | very quickly |
| 50. | in the near future | after a short time |
| 51. | in two shakes | very shortly |
| 52. | in two ticks | very shortly |
| 53. | instantly | at once |
| 54. | just ahead | very near in time |
| 55. | looming | approaching, often threateningly |
| 56. | momentarily | for or after a moment |
| 57. | near | close in time |
| 58. | nearly due | expected very shortly |
| 59. | next | immediately after this |
| 60. | nimbly | quickly and lightly |
| 61. | not far away | near in time |
| 62. | not far off | near in time |
| 63. | not long from now | after a short time |
| 64. | not long now | almost happening |
| 65. | on deck | next or ready soon |
| 66. | on tap | planned and available soon |
| 67. | on the double | very quickly |
| 68. | on the way | coming before long |
| 69. | PDQ | pretty quickly |
| 70. | pending | awaiting completion or decision |
| 71. | posthaste | with great speed |
| 72. | presently | after a short time |
| 73. | promptly | without delay |
| 74. | pronto | quickly; very soon |
| 75. | quickly | after little time |
| 76. | rapidly | after little delay |
| 77. | readily | quickly and willingly |
| 78. | right away | immediately |
| 79. | right now | immediately |
| 80. | shortly | after a short time |
| 81. | snappily | quickly and smartly |
| 82. | soonish | fairly soon |
| 83. | speedily | quickly; without much delay |
| 84. | straight off | immediately |
| 85. | straightaway | immediately |
| 86. | swiftly | with little delay |
| 87. | up ahead | coming later |
| 88. | upcoming | happening in the near future |
| 89. | urgently | with pressing speed |
| 90. | very shortly | after a very short time |
| 91. | when convenient | as soon as convenient |
| 92. | when possible | as soon as feasible |
| 93. | within days | before several days pass |
| 94. | within minutes | before several minutes pass |
| 95. | within moments | before several moments pass |
| 96. | within months | before several months pass |
| 97. | within seconds | before several seconds pass |
| 98. | within weeks | before several weeks pass |
| 99. | without delay | immediately or very soon |
| 100. | without further delay | after no more waiting |