Anon

Quick meaning: Anon is an adverb meaning Soon; in a little while.

Meaning

Soon; in a little while.

More Meanings

1. At another time; then; again.
2. An anonymous person, traditionally especially a published author but now especially an internet rando.
3. A work with an unknown author.
4. A work without a title.
5. Clipping of anonymous.
6. (archaic) Straight away; at once.

Example Sentences

Indeed they did all they could to avoid it, coyly hiding their identities behind initials, asterisks, and anons

Caliban: Thou dost me yet but little hurt; thou wilt anon, I know it by thy trembling: now Prosper works upon thee.

But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it;

The dead man answered thus: “What good gift shall God give us?”, The boards answered him anon: “Flesh to feed hell's worm upon.”

Word Forms

• anons

Synonyms for anon

Depending on context, synonyms include anonym, sweetsop.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include sweetsop, immediately, presently, soon, shortly, erelong.

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