anon
pronunciation
How to pronounce anon in British English:
UK [əˈnɒn]
How to pronounce anon in American English:
US [əˈnɑn]
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- Noun:
- sweet pulpy tropical fruit with thick scaly rind and shiny black seeds
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- Adverb:
- at another time
- (old-fashioned or informal) in a little while
Word Origin
- anon (adv.)
- late Old English anon, earlier on an, literally "into one," thus "continuously; straightway (in one course), at once;" see one. By gradual misuse, "soon, in a little while" (1520s). A one-word etymological lesson in the enduring power of procrastination.
Example
- 1. We 'll come and play again anon ;
- 2. I 'll give her your bulletin as anon as possible .
- 3. Children affrays are anon abandoned .
- 4. Is he advancing back anon ?
- 5. Could you tell him to call me as anon as possible ?