Erelong: meaning, definitions and examples
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erelong
[ ˈɛrɪˌlɔŋ ]
time frame
Erelong is an adverb that means 'before long' or 'in a short time.' It is often used to indicate that something will happen soon. The term has a somewhat formal or literary tone, making it less common in everyday conversation. However, it can be effectively used in writing or poetry to convey a sense of anticipation. Erelong suggests a future event that is imminent.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Erelong, the flowers will bloom.
- She'll arrive erelong, so be ready!
- Erelong, we will see a change.
Translations
Translations of the word "erelong" in other languages:
🇵🇹 erelong
- logo
- logo
🇮🇳 जल्द ही
- जल्दी
- शीघ्र
🇩🇪 bald
- demnächst
- in Kürze
🇮🇩 segera
- tidak lama lagi
- dalam waktu dekat
🇺🇦 незабаром
- скоро
- в найближчому майбутньому
🇵🇱 wkrótce
- niedługo
- za chwilę
🇯🇵 まもなく
- すぐに
- 近いうちに
🇫🇷 bientôt
- sous peu
- dans un proche avenir
🇪🇸 pronto
- dentro de poco
- en breve
🇹🇷 yakında
- çok geçmeden
- kısa süre içinde
🇰🇷 곧
- 머지않아
- 가까운 시일 내에
🇸🇦 قريباً
- في وقت قريب
- قريباً جداً
🇨🇿 brzy
- zanedlouho
- v blízké době
🇸🇰 čoskoro
- čoskoro
- v blízkej dobe
🇨🇳 不久
- 近期
- 很快
🇸🇮 kmalu
- v kratkem
- v bližnji prihodnosti
🇮🇸 fljótlega
- brátt
- í náinni framtíð
🇰🇿 жақында
- көп өтпей
- жақын арада
🇬🇪 მალევე
- მალე
- უახლოეს მომავალში
🇦🇿 tezliklə
- yaxın zamanda
- qısa zamanda
🇲🇽 pronto
- en breve
- dentro de poco
Etymology
The word 'erelong' originates from Middle English, combining 'ere' (meaning 'before' or 'previously') and 'long' (indicating time duration). It has roots in Old English and stems from the Proto-Germanic language. The usage of 'erelong' was more prevalent in earlier English literature and poetry, where it was favored for its rhythmic quality and the sense of time it conveys. Over the centuries, the word has become less common in spoken English, but it still appears in literary contexts and is sometimes used for stylistic purposes. Its archaic charm provides a nostalgic feel, reminding readers of the linguistic richness of earlier forms of English.