Definitions
- Referring to something that will happen soon or in the near future. - Describing an event that is expected to occur shortly. - Talking about a time frame that is imminent or approaching quickly.
- Referring to something that will happen soon or in the near future. - Describing an event that is expected to occur within a brief period. - Talking about a time frame that is imminent or approaching quickly.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to something that will happen soon or in the near future.
- 2Both words describe a time frame that is imminent or approaching quickly.
- 3Both words can be used interchangeably in some contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Formality: Shortly is more commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, while erelong is more formal and less frequently used.
- 2Connotation: Erelong may have a slightly poetic or literary connotation, while shortly is more straightforward and practical.
- 3Usage: Erelong is more commonly used in written language, while shortly is more commonly used in spoken language.
- 4Length of time: Shortly implies a shorter period of time than erelong.
Remember this!
Erelong and shortly are synonyms that both refer to something that will happen soon or in the near future. However, erelong is an archaic term that is less commonly used in modern English and has a more formal and literary connotation. Shortly is a more common and practical term that can be used in both formal and informal contexts and implies a shorter period of time than erelong.
