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shortly Definition and Meaning in English (shortly definition)

adverb
Synonyms:soonpresentlybefore long
Quick Answer • Definition

Shortly definition: In a short time; soon.

Definitions of Shortly

  1. 1adverb

    In a short time; soon.

  2. 2adverb

    In a brief or concise manner.

Example Sentences

casual

“The train will arrive shortly.”

business

“She will be here shortly to discuss the project.”

formal

“He spoke shortly and to the point.”

Synonyms

soonpresentlybefore longin a moment

Antonyms

latereventuallymuch later

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Inflected Word Forms

nounshortness
adjectiveshort
comparativeshorter
superlativeshortest

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

shortly aftercollocation

Immediately after something else in time.

shortly beforecollocation

Immediately before something else in time.

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Shortly definition: In a short time; soon.
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