adverb
- soon after; shortly; presently
Usage: archaic; chiefly Middle English and Early Modern English
Examples
- He departed, and eftsoon returned with news of the battle.
- The king fell ill, and eftsoon his physicians were summoned.
- She left the hall, and eftsoon the feast began in earnest.
- The storm passed, and eftsoon the sun broke through the clouds.
- He spoke, and eftsoon all fell silent to hear his words.