Erelong

Pronunciation: /ɪrəˈlɔŋ/

Definitions of erelong

adverb before long; soon

Example Sentences

A1 I will finish my homework erelong.

A2 The bus will arrive erelong.

B1 She promised to visit us erelong.

B2 The project will be completed erelong.

C1 The results of the experiment will be published erelong.

C2 The company is expected to announce their new product erelong.

Examples of erelong in a Sentence

formal The project will be completed erelong, as scheduled.

informal I'll finish my homework erelong, don't worry.

slang I'll be there erelong, just chill.

figurative The sun will set erelong, signaling the end of the day.

Grammatical Forms of erelong

• past tense: erelonged
• plural: erelongs
• comparative: more erelong
• superlative: most erelong
• present tense: erelongs
• future tense: will erelong
• perfect tense: have erelonged
• continuous tense: is erelonging
• singular: erelong
• positive degree: erelong
• infinitive: to erelong
• gerund: erelonging
• participle: erelonged

Origin and Evolution of erelong

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: Erelong originated from Middle English, combining 'ere' meaning 'before' and 'long' meaning 'a long time'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'erelong' has evolved to be less commonly used in modern English, with 'soon' or 'before long' being more frequently used to convey a similar meaning.