anon
- in a short time; soon.
- at another time.
- Archaic. at once; immediately.
- ever and anon, now and then; occasionally.
Origin of anon
anon.
Origin of anon.
Related Words for anon
afterward, again, directly, immediately, presently, shortly, soon, then, tomorrowExamples from the Web for anon
Historical Examples of anon
I have been over long from my sweet spouse but I shall be back with you anon.
The White CompanyArthur Conan Doyle
I see that you will start carving me anon, and take me to Monmouth's camp in sections.
Micah ClarkeArthur Conan Doyle
Anon it was pale with envy, and anon it was flushed with the triumph of brutal passion.
ImogenWilliam Godwin
Ever and anon a rapid flash from a gas lamp, cast a bright gleam on their faces.
Therese RaquinEmile Zola
The Supreme Council of Castile might anon condemn him for his practices.
Captain BloodRafael Sabatini
anon
- in a short time; soon
- ever and anon now and then
Word Origin for anon
anon.
- anonymous
Word Origin and History for anon
late Old English anon, earlier on an, literally "into one," thus "continuously; straightway (in one course), at once;" see one. By gradual misuse, "soon, in a little while" (1520s). A one-word etymological lesson in the enduring power of procrastination.
anon.
An abbreviation for anonymous, used to indicate unknown or unacknowledged authorship. Without the period, anon means “at another time” or “again.”