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by-and-by

noun as in future

Strong matches

Weak match

noun as in future

Strong matches

Weak match

adverb as in in the future

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Example Sentences

Mr. Spurrell came down to see a horse, and we shall be very glad to have the benefit of his opinion by-and-by.

By-and-by all pretence of formality and order is put aside and the battle really begins.

By-and-by, as his old friends rallied round him, he spun many a yarn about Rio.

In fact it went on looking better and better, straight along—until by-and-by it grew into positive proof.

We sent for a doctor and chyrurgeon, but none to be found, till by-and-by by chance comes in Dr. Clerke, who is afeard of him.

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On this page you'll find 5 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to by-and-by, such as: hereafter, futurity, and time to come.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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