Anon Meaning in English
word
ˌæˈnɔn
uh-NON
ɐnˈɒn
uh-NON
Definition
An old-fashioned or literary word meaning 'soon' or 'in a short time.'
Usage & Nuances
'Anon' is rarely used in modern speech—mainly found in poetry, older literature, or historic texts. In everyday English, use 'soon' or 'shortly.'
Spanish: pronto - en breve (anticuado - literario)Portuguese (BR): em breve (arcaico/literário)Portuguese (PT): em breve (arcaico/literário)Chinese (Simplified): 很快（古語/文學用語）Chinese (Traditional): 很快（古語/文學用語）Hindi: शीघ्र ही (पुराना/साहित्यिक)Arabic: قريبًا (قديم/أدبي)Bengali: শীঘ্রই (সাহিত্যিক)Russian: вскоре (устаревшее)Japanese: まもなく（文語）Vietnamese: chẳng bao lâu (văn chương)Korean: 머지않아 (문어체)Turkish: yakında (edebi)Urdu: عنقریب (ادبی)Indonesian: segera (sastra)
Example Sentences
He will arrive anon.
basic
I shall call you anon.
basic
The answer shall be revealed anon.
basic
The king departed, promising to return anon.
natural
With this, the meeting shall end anon.
natural
Fear not, help will come anon.
natural