CEFR B1

before long

adverbial phrase

Meaning

Soon; in a short time.

Examples

The weather will improve before long.
He'll be back before long, don't worry.

Synonyms: soon, shortly, presently, eventually

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before long (B1)

adverbial phrase

Pronunciation: bɪˈfɔːr lɒŋ

Definition

Soon; in a short time.

Examples

The weather will improve before long.
He'll be back before long, don't worry.
If you keep trying, you'll succeed before long.

How to Use before long

before long (idiom): Soon; in a short period of time. — "If you keep practicing, you'll be fluent before long."

Synonyms of before long

Words with a similar meaning to before long:

soon
shortly
presently
eventually

Antonyms of before long

Words with the opposite meaning to before long:

eventually
in the distant future

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