Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

before long

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.56 in modern English

Syllables: be-fore -long
IPA

16

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

Example Sentences

"They left before long."
"I knew they'd arrive before long."
"It is to be hoped that some corresponding smartening up of these other schedules may be expected before long."

Synonyms

soon shortly presently

Questions

What does before long mean?: soon

How to pronounce before long

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