by and by

by and by

adv

Definition of BY AND BY

: before long, soon

Examples of BY AND BY

1. <we'll get under way by and by>

First Known Use of BY AND BY

1526

Related to BY AND BY

Synonyms: anon, before long, shortly, directly, momentarily, presently, soon

Related Words: forthwith, immediately, incontinently, instantaneously, instantly, now, promptly, pronto, right away, right now, right off, straightaway, straightway

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