By and by
adverb
After a short period; soon.
By and by, the rain stopped and sun came out.
Often appears as...
- wait by and by
- come by and by
adverb
Later; in the future.
By and by, we will all be together again.
Often appears as...
- arrive by and by
- retire by and by
adverb
After a short period; soon.
By and by, the rain stopped and sun came out.
Often appears as...
- wait by and by
- come by and by
adverb
Later; in the future.
By and by, we will all be together again.
Often appears as...
- arrive by and by
- retire by and by
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Expectation of Delay
Indicates something will occur soon but not immediately, suggesting a short wait.
She said she'd join us by and by, once she finishes her work.
Pro Tip 2/3Narrative Transition
Used in storytelling to imply a seamless passage of time without detailing every moment.
By and by, the caterpillar transformed into a butterfly.
Pro Tip 3/3Calm Reassurance
Often used to reassure someone that an event or action will eventually happen.
Don't worry, your bike will get fixed by and by.
Pro Tip 1/3Expectation of Delay
Indicates something will occur soon but not immediately, suggesting a short wait.
She said she'd join us by and by, once she finishes her work.
Pro Tip 2/3Narrative Transition
Used in storytelling to imply a seamless passage of time without detailing every moment.
By and by, the caterpillar transformed into a butterfly.
Pro Tip 3/3Calm Reassurance
Often used to reassure someone that an event or action will eventually happen.
Don't worry, your bike will get fixed by and by.
Pro Tip 1/3Expectation of Delay
Indicates something will occur soon but not immediately, suggesting a short wait.
She said she'd join us by and by, once she finishes her work.
Pro Tip 2/3Narrative Transition
Used in storytelling to imply a seamless passage of time without detailing every moment.
By and by, the caterpillar transformed into a butterfly.
Pro Tip 3/3Calm Reassurance
Often used to reassure someone that an event or action will eventually happen.
Don't worry, your bike will get fixed by and by.
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