ERELONG Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

erelong

adverb

Definition of erelong

archaic

as in soon

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Adverb

Munster, who has extensively researched Ebola, was locked out of his lab soon after the January detention.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
The organization has also installed four emergency clinic modules for local healthcare facilities, with a fifth expected to open soon.

— Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of soon

Adverb

She was elected to the Raytown C-2 School Board in 2021, shortly before winning her legislative seat.

— Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
McDonald has already been snapped up by Melbourne side St Kilda and will shortly depart for Australia to begin his AFL career.

— Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 27 July 2026

Definition of shortly

Adverb

Mustafa presently serves as chief curator of Singapore Art Museum, and was chosen for his distinguished track record and his ability to offer a fresh, international perspective to the fair.

— News Desk, Artforum, 24 July 2026
Best of all, there are achievements coming at some point, although the classic Xbox games aren’t presently launching with them, unfortunately.

— Mitch Wallace, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of presently

Adverb

It was first announced during 2012’s Star Wars Celebration, with the voice cast including Green, Felicia Day, Donald Faison, Seth MacFarlane, Andy Richter, Jennifer Hale, and Zachary Levi.

— Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Jockey Antonio Fresu has drawn a three-day suspension for failing to make an effort to maintain a straight course in the stretch of Saturday’s 11th race, resulting in the disqualification of his mount, Lady In Paris, from first to fourth.

— Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2026

Definition of first

Adverb

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

Definition of before long

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