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before long

adverb

Synonyms and Antonyms of before long

at or within a short time
  • The painters ought to be done before long.
Synonyms of before long

anon, by and by, directly, momentarily, presently, shortly, soon
Words Related to before long

forthwith, immediately, instantaneously, instantly, now, promptly, pronto, right away, right now, right off, straightaway, straightway

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