anon

¹

[ uh-non ]

adverb

1. in a short time; soon.
2. at another time.
3. Archaic. at once; immediately.

anon.

²

abbreviation for

1. anonymous.
2. anonymously.

anon

¹

/ əˈnɒn /

adverb

1. in a short time; soon
2. ever and anon
   now and then

anon.

²

abbreviation for

1. anonymous

anon.

1. An abbreviation for anonymous , used to indicate unknown or unacknowledged authorship. Without the period, anon means “at another time” or “again.”

Word History and Origins

Origin of anon¹

before 1000; Middle English anon, anoon, Old English on āne in one (course), i.e., straightaway

Origin of anon²

First recorded in 1730–40

Word History and Origins

Origin of anon¹

Old English on āne, literally: in one, that is, immediately

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. ever and anon, now and then; occasionally.

Example Sentences

He had only recently begun attending Al-Anon, a recovery fellowship for the loved ones of alcoholics.

From The Daily Beast

They also made good use of their field-pieces, and ever and anon the booming of cannon was heard in the streets of Manila.

From Project Gutenberg

It even possessed the attractions of a golf course, the first in Ireland, the Kinnegar at Holywood, p. 92but more of that anon.

From Project Gutenberg

Both of these read—'Anon her herte began to yerne'; whereas it of course ought to be—'Anon her herte gan to erme.'

From Project Gutenberg

"Oh, you shall have air enough anon," he answered with a half-strangled laugh, his passion mounting ever.

From Project Gutenberg

But anon soldiers came to lead them to the Palace, that they might make good their brags before the King's face.

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