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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