shortly Definition
- 1in a short time; soon
- 2briefly; concisely
Using shortly: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "shortly" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
I'll be leaving shortly.
Example
The meeting will start shortly.
Example
He explained the situation shortly and left.
Example
She spoke shortly with her boss before leaving.
shortly Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for shortly
- soon
- presently
- momentarily
- in a little while
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Summary: shortly in Brief
The adverb 'shortly' [ˈʃɔːtli] means 'in a short time; soon' or 'briefly; concisely.' It is often used to indicate that something will happen soon, as in 'I'll be leaving shortly,' or to describe a brief explanation, as in 'He explained the situation shortly and left.'
