不久 — meaning in English

English meaning

• anon adv Soon; shortly (an old-fashioned or literary word).
• eftsoons adv Again, at another time.
• nigh adverb Close in time or space; almost — an old-fashioned or literary word for "near."
• shortly adverb Soon, or after a brief time.
• soon adv In a short time from now; before long.

Senses

不久 is used for these senses in English:

• anon Soon; in a little while.
• at hand Near; soon.
• eftsoons (now, archaic) Soon after, presently. [from 13th c.]
• nigh Almost, nearly.
• shortly In a short or brief time or manner; quickly.
• soon Within a short time; quickly.

anon — full definition

1. adv Soon; shortly (an old-fashioned or literary word).
2. noun An anonymous person, especially someone posting online without revealing their identity.

eftsoons — full definition

1. adv Again, at another time.
2. adv Shortly afterwards; soon.

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