before long
UKbfɔːrlɔŋ
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
The phrase 'before long' combines the words 'before' and 'long' to indicate a relatively short period of time.
مثال
- She will be here before long.
- The project will be completed before long.
- Before long, the sun will set.
تعریف انگلیسی
adverb
- 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”