Anon

usgb/əˈnɑːn/
adverb

Soon or in a short while.

I'll be with you anon.
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Archaic

Literary

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Poetic Timeliness

Used for poetic effect to signal imminent actions or events.

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Wait but a moment, and I shall return anon.
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Historical Setting

Common in historical or fantasy settings to create an old-fashioned or formal atmosphere.

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Rest now, for we march anon at dawn.
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