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Definition of "anon" []

  • At another time; later. (adverb)
  • In a short time; soon. (adverb)
  • Archaic At once; forthwith. (adverb)
  • Ever Time after time; now and then. (idiom)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "anon" in a sentence
  • "But even if he was born in [...] anon, on February 16th, 2010 at 7: 06 am Said:"
  • "I think that last line in anon 9: 57's comment was the result of incomplete editing, but I like the plaintive little echo it makes."
  • "You win anon, my slippers are on and await the cheque!!!"