[1570–80; ere + long1]This word is first recorded in the period 1570–80. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: agent, cartridge, huddle, refraction, snag
Synonyms of 'erelong'
soon, early, shortly, quickly
More Synonyms of erelong
(adverb)
Synonyms
soon
You'll be hearing from us very soon.
early
shortly
Their trial will begin shortly.
quickly
You can become fitter quickly and easily.
before long
speedily
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Additional synonyms
in the sense of quickly
You can become fitter quickly and easily.
Synonyms
soon,
speedily,
as soon as possible,
momentarily (US),
instantaneously,
pronto (informal),
a.s.a.p. (informal)
in the sense of shortly
Definition
in a short time
Their trial will begin shortly.
Synonyms
soon,
presently,
before long,
anon (archaic),
in a little while,
any minute now,
erelong (archaic, poetic)
in the sense of speedily
This review is being conducted as speedily as possible.