Anon, to sudden silence won, / In fancy they pursue / The dream-child moving through a land / Of wonders wild and new, / In friendly chat with bird or beast— / And half believe it true.
Source: tatoeba (5514229)
Anon
/əˈnɑn/
Synonyms for "anon" (46 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (10)
after a timeafter a whileafterwardafterwardsagainat another timeat that momentat that timebefore long
Adverb(1 words)
before long
Strong matches (13)
betimesby and byby destinydirectlyere longfatallyhopefullyimminentlyin a momentin a whilein aftertimein due course
Adverb(1 words)
Related words (23)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: after a time, after a while, afterward, afterwards, again.
- Sentence evidence is available for anon, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, opengloss, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "anon".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "anon"
Keep "anon" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "anon" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "anon", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "anon" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
3 entriesMore specific
8 entriesCollocations
6 entriesanon appearedanon cameanon departedanon enteredanon spokeanon there came
Translations
8 translations across 6 languages.
Indonesian
2 entries- anonim noun (anonymous person)
- awanama noun (anonymous person)
Italian
1 entries- anonimo noun (anonymous person)
Macedonian
2 entries- а́нон noun (anonymous person)
- анони́мец noun (anonymous person)
Polish
1 entries- anon noun (anonymous person)
Portuguese
1 entries- anão noun (anonymous person)
Russian
1 entries- ано́н noun (anonymous person)
Sample sentences
17 total sentences available.
But anon their bemused wits awoke to the nature of the deed which was like to be done upon the moorlands.
Source: tatoeba (6605905)
But anon new foes / come swarming up, while ever and again / fast fall the showers of stones, and thick the javelins rain.
Source: tatoeba (6832951)
They were wild men, bursting ever and anon into quarrel, into all kinds of fierce sincerity; without right worth and manhood, no man could have commanded them.
Source: tatoeba (11564920)
Showing 4 of 17 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "anon"?
Closest matches include after a time, after a while, afterward, afterwards, again.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "anon"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.