Definitions
- Referring to something that will happen soon or in a brief amount of time. - Describing a message or communication that is concise and to the point. - Talking about a brief interruption or pause in an activity or conversation.
- Referring to something that will happen soon or in the near future. - Describing a current situation or state of being. - Talking about a person's current location or activity.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to a time in the near future.
- 2Both words are adverbs.
- 3Both words can be used to indicate a current state or situation.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Shortly is used to describe something that will happen soon or a brief interruption, while presently is used to describe a current situation or state of being.
- 2Connotation: Shortly has a neutral connotation, while presently can have a positive or negative connotation depending on the context.
- 3Frequency: Shortly is more commonly used than presently in everyday language.
- 4Formality: Presently is more formal than shortly and is often used in written or formal contexts.
Remember this!
Shortly and presently are both adverbs that refer to a time in the near future or a current state of being. However, shortly is used to describe something that will happen soon or a brief interruption, while presently is used to describe a current situation or state of being. Additionally, shortly is more commonly used in everyday language, while presently is more formal and often used in written or formal contexts.
