Meaning of by and by | Babel Free
Definitions
Heaven; the hereafter. Usually preceded with "the sweet."
uncountable
Equivalents
Examples
“I'm sorry ma'am, but your cat's gone on to the sweet by and by.”
“In the sweet by and by We shall meet on that beautiful shore.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.