before long

adverb

: in the near future : soon

Synonyms of before long

• shortly
• soon

Examples of before long in a Sentence

the painters ought to be done before long

Recent Examples on the Web

Although his latest major league opportunity lasted just one game, his track record suggests another call-up could arrive before long if injuries create another opening behind the plate. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

When the next study goes viral The next promising study about cancer or another disease is almost certain to appear on your social media feed before long. — Dannell D. Boatman, The Conversation, 8 July 2026

China’s other labs, including DeepSeek and Moonshot AI, will almost certainly release similarly capable and inexpensive AI agents before long. — Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026

But they’re surrounded by Nazis, and before long a sniper starts picking the men off. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 24 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1585, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for before long

• agung
• along
• belong
• birdsong
• furlong
• headlong
• headstrong
• lifelong
• plainsong
• prolong
• sarong
• tanjong

Kids Definition

before long

adverb

: in the near future : soon