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Grammar : Adv
Spell : uh-non
Phonetic Transcription : əˈnɒn



Définition of anon

Origin :
  • 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.
  • adv later
Example sentences :
  • I have been over long from my sweet spouse but I shall be back with you anon.
  • Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle
  • I see that you will start carving me anon, and take me to Monmouth's camp in sections.
  • Extract from : « Micah Clarke » by Arthur Conan Doyle
  • Anon it was pale with envy, and anon it was flushed with the triumph of brutal passion.
  • Extract from : « Imogen » by William Godwin
  • Ever and anon a rapid flash from a gas lamp, cast a bright gleam on their faces.
  • Extract from : « Therese Raquin » by Emile Zola
  • The Supreme Council of Castile might anon condemn him for his practices.
  • Extract from : « Captain Blood » by Rafael Sabatini
  • But anon, as the narrative warmed and quickened, the danger was well overpast.
  • Extract from : « The Strolling Saint » by Raphael Sabatini
  • Anon, after his visitor had departed, Sir Oliver grew calm again.
  • Extract from : « The Sea-Hawk » by Raphael Sabatini
  • Anon, with a half-laugh of contempt, he filled a glass of muscadine, and drained it.
  • Extract from : « The Tavern Knight » by Rafael Sabatini
  • Anon, sir, you shall hear the story of it, and I dare swear it will divert you.
  • Extract from : « The Tavern Knight » by Rafael Sabatini
  • Anon Cynthia withdrew; next Kenneth, who went in quest of her.
  • Extract from : « The Tavern Knight » by Rafael Sabatini

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