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By and by

Heaven; the hereafter. Usually preceded with "the sweet."

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📖 Definitions of "By and by"

noun
  1. 1

    Heaven; the hereafter. Usually preceded with "the sweet."

    "I'm sorry ma'am, but your cat's gone on to the sweet by and by."

adverb
  1. 1

    After a short time.

  2. 2

    After an indefinite period.

    "Sit down, have a rest, and by and by you'll be feeling better."

  3. 3

    Immediately; at once.

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