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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Vocabulary

Before long/after a while

Please let me know what is the correct choice (and WHY) between "before long" and "after a while" in the sentence below.
I'm sure Fiona will be here before long/after a while. Many thanks.
  

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These are both correct. "Before long" means "soon" and "after a while" means "eventually".

  • These are both correct.
  • "Before long" means "soon" and "after a while" means "eventually".
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These are both correct. "Before long" means "soon" and "after a while" means "eventually".

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