Shortly (Adverb)

Meaning ¹

For a short time; "he was at the airport shortly before she was expected to arrive".

Meaning ²

At a short distance; "the hem fell shortly below her knees".

Meaning ³

In the near future; "the doctor will soon be here"; "the book will appear shortly"; "she will arrive presently"; "we should have news before long".

Synonyms

• Presently
• Soon
• Before Long

Meaning ⁴

In a concise manner; in a few words; "the history is summed up concisely in this book"; "she replied briefly"; "briefly, we have a problem"; "to put it shortly".

Synonyms

• In Brief
• Briefly
• Concisely
• In Short

Meaning ⁵

In a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner; "he told me curtly to get on with it"; "he talked short with everyone"; "he said shortly that he didn't like it".

Synonyms

• Short
• Curtly

Related Words

• Short (adjective)