shortly

[ˈʃɔːtli]

shortly Definition

• 1. in a short time; soon
• 2. briefly; 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.'