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shortly

/ˈʃɔɹtli/adverb2 syllables

Shortly means: in a concise manner; in a few words.

Synonyms for shortly10

adverb, as in in a concise manner; in a few words

concisely, briefly, in brief, in short

adverb, as in in the near future

soon, presently, before long

adverb, as in in a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner

curtly, short

also used for shortly

abruptly

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What does shortly mean?5

adverb

1

in a concise manner; in a few words“the history is summed up concisely in this book”

2

in the near future“the doctor will soon be here”

3

in a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner“he told me curtly to get on with it”

4

for a short time“he was at the airport shortly before she was expected to arrive”

5

at a short distance“the hem fell shortly below her knees”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Shortly in a sentence

  • Shortly afterwards, intense flames caused the second floor to collapse.LoverofEnglish
  • According to the timetable, the train will arrive shortly.sundown
  • Shortly thereafter, the dearth returned to the house.carlosalberto
  • Some states could activate their anti-abortion laws immediately, with others following shortly thereafter.Cangarejo
  • Shortly after the fire started, the petrol station exploded.Amastan
  • We're having a short maintenance break, we'll be back shortly!unknown
  • Shortly after the ambulance came, the police arrived.Amastan
  • She kissed her little daughter on the forehead, blessed her, and shortly after died.Hybrid

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