Anon — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adverb abbreviation /ə-ˈnän/

Meaning & Definition of Anon

Anon (adverb)

  1. soon, presently
  2. after a while, later
  3. at once, immediately

Anon (abbreviation)

  1. anonymous; anonymously

Anon (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. at or within a short time

    "be ready—we will begin our Yuletide Boar's Head Feast anon"

    similar: before long, by and by, directly, momentarily, presently, shortly, soon
    related: forthwith, immediately, incontinently, instantaneously, instantly, now, promptly, pronto, right away, right now, right off, straightaway, straightway

Related Entry: Ever and anon (phrase)

Ever and anon is a different word from Anon. The synonyms below are for ever and anon, not for anon.

  1. on some occasions

    "Loses his temper ever and anon, betraying his gentlemanly virtues."

    similar: here and there, now, now and then, occasionally, sometimes, at times, every now and then, from time to time, once in a while, on occasion
    related: intermittently, off and on, periodically, recurrently, infrequently, little, rarely, seldom, irregularly, sporadically, variously
    near: frequently, hourly, much, oft, often, oftentimes, commonly, ordinarily, regularly, routinely, usually, always, consistently, constantly, invariably, continually, continuingly, continuously, incessantly, perpetually, unceasingly, uninterruptedly, endlessly, ever, interminably

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Anon

The most common words with a similar meaning to Anon:

before long, by and by, directly, momentarily, presently, shortly, soon

Related Words for Anon

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

Origin & Etymology of Anon

Middle English, from Old English on ān, from on in + ān one on, one

First known use: before 12th century

Words & Phrases Containing Anon

ever and anon

Frequently Asked Questions about Anon

What does "Anon" mean?

"Anon" means soon, presently. As an an adverb and an abbreviation, it is defined as: soon, presently.

What is another word for "Anon"?

Other words for "Anon" include before long, by and by, directly, momentarily, presently, shortly and soon. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Anon" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Anon"?

There are 20 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Anon". Common alternatives include before long, by and by, directly, momentarily, presently, shortly and soon.

How do you use "Anon" in a sentence?

Examples of "Anon" in a sentence: "be ready—we will begin our Yuletide Boar's Head Feast anon".

Is "Anon" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Anon" can be used as an adverb and an abbreviation, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Anon"?

"Anon" is pronounced /ə-ˈnän/.

What is the origin of the word "Anon"?

"Anon" comes from Middle English, from Old English on ān, from on in + ān one on, one. First known use: before 12th century.

What is another word for "Anon" meaning "at or within a short time"?

When "Anon" (adverb) means at or within a short time, synonyms include before long, by and by, directly, momentarily, presently and shortly.