Synonyms for

Anon

Verb / ˌæˈnɔ:n / Another word for anon — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

At another time; later.

Synonyms & similar words

soon shortly presently later momentarily

Synonyms by register

Formal

shortly soon presently

Informal

later in a bit in a while soon

Literary

ere long by and by

Antonyms

now presently immediately at once straightaway forthwith

Common collocations

  • anon after
  • anon shall
  • anon will
  • anon comes
  • anon return
  • anon be

Word family

adverb anon

Usage note

Anon is an archaic adverb meaning 'soon' or 'at another time'. It is rarely used in modern English except for stylistic effect or in historical contexts.

Example sentences

  1. I will see you again anon.
  2. Anon, the sun will rise.
  3. I will return anon with your book.
  4. Anon, she will be done with her work.
  5. Anon, the rain will stop.

Quotes

  • 'Good-night, sweet prince; And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.' - William Shakespeare, Hamlet (Act V, Scene II)
  • 'All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players; They have their exits and their entrances, And one man in his time plays many parts.' - William Shakespeare, As You Like It (Act II, Scene VII)
  • 'To be, or not to be, that is the question.' - William Shakespeare, Hamlet (Act III, Scene I)

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