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   anon.

   /əˈnɒn/

   abbreviation

   • 1. anonymous.

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   Where did the word anon come from?

   • The word anon can be found as early as the 11th Century, with the Old English word āne meaning "in one," or "right away." The word is considered archaic, and sounds a little pretentious when used today. It fits much better in older literature such as works by Shakespeare.

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   Is 'anon' an abbreviation for anonymous?

   • Anon is indeed an abbreviation of anonymous. However, its meaning is not limited to 'coming'. Instead, it signifies 'at some unspecified future time'. So, when someone says 'anon', it's similar to us saying 'see you later!' or 'soon!'.

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   What is the full form of 'Anon'?

   • Anon is an abbreviation of anonymous. Regarding the old use of 'anon', it doesn't exactly mean 'coming' (although it does often seem that way). Instead, 'anon' means 'at some unspecified future time'. So when they say 'anon', it's like us saying 'see you later!' or 'soon!'

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   What does 'Anons' mean?

   • One of these is the word “anon” or “anons.” It seems like it’s just a handy way to refer to people who don’t want their names attached to the posts they make. But it’s more than that.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishANON | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   ANON definition: 1. soon or in the near future: 2. abbreviation for anonymous (= a writer whose name is not known…. Learn more.

   • English (US)

     ANON meaning: 1. soon or in the near future: 2. abbreviation...

   • Znaczenie Anon, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     ANON definicja: 1. soon or in the near future: 2....

   • Anonymous

     ANONYMOUS definition: 1. made or done by someone whose name...

   • Anon: French Translation

     ANON translate: anon.. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Anon: Indonesian Translation

     ANON translate: anonim. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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   Anon is an adverb that means soon, later, or at once. It can also be an abbreviation for anonymous or anonymously. Learn more about its synonyms, examples, and word history.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › anonAnon - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   The word anon can be found as early as the 11th Century, with the Old English word āne meaning "in one," or "right away." The word is considered archaic, and sounds a little pretentious when used today. It fits much better in older literature such as works by Shakespeare.

6. www.oed.com › dictionary › anon_advanon, adv. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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   In a little while; soon, shortly; a short time later. Now the most common sense, although becoming more archaic in recent use. For the semantic development of this sense, cf. e.g. presently adv., by and by adv., directly adv. † until (or till) anon: for a short time, for a little while ( obsolete ). c1475.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishANON definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Anon. is often written after poems or other writing to indicate that the author is not known. Anon. is an abbreviation for 'anonymous'.

8. www.dictionary.com › browse › anonANON Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   anon. An abbreviation for anonymous , used to indicate unknown or unacknowledged authorship. Without the period, anon means “at another time” or “again.”

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › anonAnon - definition of anon by The Free Dictionary

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   Anon is an adverb meaning at another time, in a short time, or at once. It can also be used as a short form of anonymous or anonymously. See examples, synonyms, translations, and related words.