anon

Definition

Straight away; at once.

Etymology

From Middle English anoon, anon, anan (literally “in one (moment)”), from on (“in”) + ān (“one”). See on and one.

Example Sentences

• "Caliban: Thou dost me yet but little hurt; thou wilt anon, I know it by thy trembling: now Prosper works upon thee."
• "But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it;"
• "The dead man answered thus: “What good gift shall God give us?”, The boards answered him anon: “Flesh to feed hell's worm upon.”"