anon

adverb

ə-ˈnän How to pronounce anon (audio)
Definition of anonnext
as in shortly
at or within a short time be ready—we will begin our Yuletide Boar's Head Feast anon

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Recent Examples of anon Look Alive’ The Drake comeback continues anon with this appealingly greasy collaboration with the rising Memphis rapper BlocBoy JB. — Jon Pareles, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anon
  1. shortly
  2. soon
Adverb
  • The trade was agreed to shortly before midnight on June 22 prior to being formalized on Monday.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026
  • The plan ended when, as explained below, a federal judge issued a key injunction, and the players ended the strike shortly before the start of the 1995 season.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of shortly
Adverb
  • Diaz, 52, suffered burns to her arm and stomach while trying to incinerate the car and was soon charged with Lopez’s murder, according to a court transcript and a criminal complaint.
    — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • Serving quick-cooking shrimp means that your family can enjoy dinner even sooner.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026
Definition of soon

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