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before long

 

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Adverbial before long has 1 sense
  1. soon, shortly, presently, before long - in the near future; "the doctor will soon be here"; "the book will appear shortly"; "she will arrive presently"; "we should have news before long"

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before long

Part of Speech: Adverb

Definition: In a short amount of time; soon.

Sense 1: In the near future.

Example Sentence 1: I'll be done with my work before long and then we can go out for dinner.

Sense 2: Over a short period of time.

Example Sentence 2: Before long, the garden was blooming with colorful flowers.

Sense 3: In a short time after the present or a specified time.

Example Sentence 3: The train will arrive in Paris before long.

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