By-and-by — synonyms, definition

1. by-and-by (Noun)

1 definition

by-and-by (Noun) — An indefinite time in the future. ex. "he'll get around to it in the sweet by-and-by"

4 types of
future futurity hereafter time to come

2. by-and-by (Adverb)

1 synonym
later
1 definition

by-and-by (Adverb) — At some eventual time in the future. ex. "By and by he'll understand"