not long after the present time or the time mentioned; early
in the near future
Cases of word usage
1) not yet fully developed; too soon (because not ready) (immature)
2) likely to come or happen very soon (imminent)
3) for one time, on one occasion only; as soon as; when (once)
4) used with 'I' and 'we' as an auxiliary to form the future tense: 'I shall come as soon as I can' (shall)