adv
Uncommon
anon
uh-NON
Anon (adv) means Soon; shortly (an old-fashioned or literary word). Example: “The knight promised to return anon.”
adv
1
Soon; shortly (an old-fashioned or literary word).
"The knight promised to return anon."
noun
1
An anonymous person, especially someone posting online without revealing their identity.
"Some anon on the forum posted the leaked screenshots."
How to use anon
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old word for "soon," now mostly seen either in old texts or as internet slang for an anonymous poster.
When to use it
The "soon" sense is archaic/literary; the "anonymous poster" sense is modern internet slang.
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Etymology
From Old English on ("in") plus an ("one"), literally "in one (moment)."
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What does “anon” mean?
The word “anon” means soon; shortly (an old-fashioned or literary word). In plain terms, an old word for "soon," now mostly seen either in old texts or as internet slang for an anonymous poster.
How do you pronounce “anon”?
“Anon” is pronounced uh-NON (/əˈnɑn/ in IPA).
How do you use “anon” in a sentence?
Here is “anon” used in a sentence: “The knight promised to return anon.”
What part of speech is “anon”?
Depending on how it is used, “anon” can be an adverb and a noun.
Where does the word “anon” come from?
The word “anon” comes from Old English. From Old English on ("in") plus an ("one"), literally "in one (moment).".
Is “anon” a common word?
“Anon” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “anon” have?
“Anon” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: soon; shortly (an old-fashioned or literary word).
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