erelong

adverb

Definition of erelongnext
archaic
as in soon

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for erelong
  1. soon
  2. shortly
  3. presently
  4. first
  5. before long
Adverb
  • Everyone's favorite annual dose of Christmas cheer is coming to our television screens soon.
    Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
  • Felix the Cat was the first to take to the skies, and he was soon joined by a menagerie of characters, from Mickey Mouse to Popeye.
    Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of soon
Adverb
  • However, the man returned on Monday (Nov. 19) and announced that everyone who had previously ordered a book would receive theirs shortly.
    Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 19 Nov. 2024
  • Zimbardo got thrust into the spotlight shortly thereafter when the 1971 Attica prison riot broke out.
    Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of shortly
Adverb
  • Additionally, there are many companies that could announce their move to dual primary listings, such as Baidu, JD.com, Trip.com, and others, which are presently excluded from Southbound Stock Connect.
    Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
  • The failure of those on the right who have endorsed Harris to remain rooted in timeless principles damages them both presently and retroactively.
    Jack Butler, National Review, 27 Oct. 2024
Definition of presently
Adverb
  • The song, from 1959, first hit the top 10 over the 2020-21 holidays, becoming his fourth song to reach the tier.
    Gary Trust, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
  • They were first spotted together in October 2023 The public first saw Marsden and Brons together when they were photographed kissing in N.Y.C. in October 2023.
    Emily Blackwood, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of first
Adverb
  • And before long, everyone in the room is caught up in the possibilities.
    Goran Paun, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • But before long, Lina meets three neighbors whose stories set her on a path to an unknowable future.
    Lizz Schumer, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of before long
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