Rishonly Posted 21 years ago
Grammar
BEFORE LONG (MEANING)
Before long, the trail became steeper and smoother where the rocks had been buffed by thousands of years of glacial activity.
What is the meaning of 'before long'? Is it equivalent to 'a long time ago'?
What is the meaning of 'before long'? Is it equivalent to 'a long time ago'?
Top answer
The most direct translation here would be, 'soon'. '
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The most direct translation here would be, 'soon'.
'Soon, the trail became steeper...'
Or,
'Before we had gone a long distance, (after a short distance), the trail became steeper...'
Or,
'Before a long time had passed' (After a short time had passed), the trail became steeper...'
'Soon, the trail became steeper...'
Or,
'Before we had gone a long distance, (after a short distance), the trail became steeper...'
Or,
'Before a long time had passed' (After a short time had passed), the trail became steeper...'
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Thanks again, Davkett.
Q: Will you please stop by my office?
A: Sure, I will be there before long. (I guess, here, we cannot use 'before long').
Would you please explain to me at what situation/context we can use 'before long'.
Q: Will you please stop by my office?
A: Sure, I will be there before long. (I guess, here, we cannot use 'before long').
Would you please explain to me at what situation/context we can use 'before long'.
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Rishonly (I guess, here, we cannot use 'before long').Yes, you can. It means, 'I'll be there soon' (before a long time passes).
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